NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2016 /CNW/ -- Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) announced today it has commenced the voluntary public takeover offer for all no-par value bearer shares of Wincor Nixdorf Aktiengesellschaft (FWB: WIN, ISIN: DE000A0CAYB2) ("Wincor-Shares"). The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority ( Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, "BaFin") approved the publication of the German offer document. The publication of the offer document marks the beginning of the acceptance period of the takeover offer, which ends on March 22, 2016, 24.00 hours (Central European Time), unless the takeover offer is extended in accordance with applicable law. Tenders of Wincor-Shares must be made prior to the expiration of the takeover offer, in each case in accordance with the procedures described in the offer document. European shareholders may contact Georgeson, Inc. with any questions regarding the takeover offer at 00 800 3816 3816 while banks and brokers should call +44 (0) 207 019 7003.