BRIEF-Volkswagen Draws First Consequences As A Result Of Animal Tests

Jan 30 (Reuters) - VOLKSWAGEN AG:

* DRAWS FIRST CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF ANIMAL TESTS

* BOARD OF MANAGEMENT ACCEPTED PROPOSAL MADE BY THOMAS STEG, HEAD OF GROUP EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY, THAT HE BE SUSPENDED

* DUTIES OF STEG WILL BE ASSUMED ON AN ACTING BASIS BY JENS HANEFELD

* ‍INVESTIGATIONS OF THESE MATTERS ARE BEING PURSUED INTENSIVELY​ Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)