AIXTRON, leading supplier of MOCVD equipment worldwide for the manufacture of compound semiconductors also holds a strong lead in investor relations. That's according to a recent survey of 700 fund managers and equity analysts, plus 10,000 private investors carried out by the news magazine FOCUS. They rated the investor relations work of listed companies on the Neuer Markt, DAX and M-DAX.

Continual, up-to-date, frank and fair provision of information pays off - professionals as well as private investors nominated AIXTRON as one of three Neuer Markt companies providing the best services in investor relations.

Professional investors rewarded the Aachen-based company for its excellent work carried out in the field of investor relations with the number-one spot ahead of MobilCom and LHS. Private investors awarded AIXTRON with a third place rating just behind MobilCom and EM-TV.

For AIXTRON, professional investor relations form an integral part of corporate strategy. This is evident in regular, prompt reports covering all relevant sector and corporate events. These can also be found on AIXTRON's web pages (www.aixtron.com). This gives all interested capital market participants the opportunity to remain fully informed.

"The information requirements of our investors are our top priority," explains AIXTRON's Investor Relations Manager, Dr Claus Ehrenbeck. "And we make no distinction between private and institutional investors." The Aachen-based company has recognized how important personal contact is when it comes to choosing equipment. Visits, presentations, one-o-one and group discussions during roadshows and investment conferences are important for promoting relationships. In addition, AIXTRON carries out numerous analyst discussions combined with visits to the headquarters in Aachen and maintains links with more than 600 professional investors worldwide.