DGAP-News: Allane SE / Key word(s): Miscellaneous
05.08.2021 / 17:33
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Sixt Leasing SE is now called "Allane SE"

Pullach, 5 August 2021 - Sixt Leasing SE, a leading provider in online direct sales of new vehicles in Germany as well as a specialist in the management and full-service leasing of large fleets, is now called "Allane SE". With today's entry of the new name in the commercial register, the change of name resolved by the Annual General Meeting on 29 June 2021 was successfully completed.

The new name "Allane" is inspired by the traffic sign "All Lanes" and is pronounced like the English word combination "a lane" [ə'leɪn]. It thus stands for the company's comprehensive one-stop-shop approach and is intended to strengthen the perception as an international supplier. At the same time, the word creation "Allane" resembles a first name, which makes the company human and approachable.

The reason for the change of name is an agreement reached in the context of the sale of Sixt SE's approximately 42 per cent majority stake in Sixt Leasing SE, which provides for a gradual separation of Sixt Leasing SE from Sixt SE. The majority shareholding of Sixt SE was acquired - together with shares of other shareholders - on 15 July 2021 by Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH (HCBE), a joint venture of Santander Consumer Bank AG and Hyundai Capital Services Inc. HCBE has since held around 92 per cent of all Sixt Leasing shares and is thus the company's new majority shareholder. With the acquisition of Sixt Leasing SE, HCBE intends to expand its position in the automotive finance sector by adding innovative mobility services to its product portfolio and expanding its fleet business both at the point of sale and online.

As part of the agreement with Sixt SE, Sixt Leasing SE has now changed its company name as a first step. All domestic and foreign subsidiaries containing the name component "Sixt" or "SXT" will also be renamed in August 2021. The business field brands Sixt Leasing, Sixt New Cars, Sixt Mobility Consulting, Autohaus24 and Flottenmeister will initially continue to operate under their familiar names and will in future appear under the newly created group name Allane Mobility Group. The gradual introduction of a new brand identity will take place in due course.

Donglim Shin, CEO of Allane SE: "Allane stands for what has already been the core of Sixt Leasing, namely unlimited mobility options. With the new name, we are giving our company a fresh look and at the same time continuing the proven business model of Sixt Leasing. Our goal is to become the leading multi-brand provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Europe."

The existing business fields - Online Retail, Fleet Leasing and Fleet Management - will be continued. This also applies to the strategy: the focus remains on the digitalisation of the business model and the orientation of the organisation towards future national and international growth.

The change of name will also have no effect on existing contracts and agreements. And cooperation with customers and partners will also continue as before. Private and commercial customers can lease new vehicles at favourable rates on the online platforms sixt-neuwagen.de and autohaus24.de as usual, taking advantage of flexible term mobility for every need and budget, self-configured or in stock with completely digital processing for maximum convenience - easy, fast and fair. Corporate customers continue to receive customised solutions with proven expertise as well as B2B-oriented mobility that meets all fleet leasing requirements. They can also optimise costs and driver satisfaction with digital solutions for fleet and mobility management.

Download: Portrait of Donglim Shin (Credit: Allane SE)

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About Allane:

Allane SE based in Pullach near Munich is a leading provider in online direct sales of new vehicles in Germany as well as specialist in management and full-service leasing of large fleets. With tailor-made solutions, the company enables the longer-term mobility of its private and corporate customers.

Private and commercial customers use the online platforms sixt-neuwagen.de and autohaus24.de to lease new vehicles affordably. Corporate customers benefit from the cost-saving leasing of their vehicle fleet and from efficient fleet management.

Allane SE (WKN: A0DPRE / ISIN: DE000A0DPRE6) has been listed in the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Prime Standard) since 7 May 2015. In financial year 2020, the Group generated consolidated revenue of EUR 748 million.

Contact:

Allane SE
Investor Relations
+49 89 74444 4518
ir@allane.com

About HCBE:

Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH (HCBE) is the captive financial services provider of Hyundai Motor and KIA. The company is located in Frankfurt am Main. HCBE successfully passed the EU-wide standard bank approval procedure and received the German full-license from the European Central Bank in September 2016. Shareholders of the joint venture are Santander Consumer Bank AG und Hyundai Capital Services Inc.

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