Magna confirms offer for Opel

AURORA, Ontario, Canada, May 25, 2009 — Magna International Inc. confirmed on Saturday that, together with Sberbank Rossii ("Sberbank"), it has submitted a non-binding indicative offer for Opel.

The offer contemplates a total investment by Magna and Sberbank of Euro 700 million, a portion of which would be guaranteed by the German government.

Under the offer, the proposed equity interests in Opel would be: General Motors - 35%; Sberbank - 35%; Magna - 20%; and Opel employees - 10%.

General Motors and the German government are reviewing and considering offers submitted this week and will determine the next steps in the sale process.

There is no assurance that any transaction will result from Magna's current involvement.