2013-12-12 07:57:04 CET

2013-12-12 07:58:04 CET


REGULATED INFORMATION

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Invalda AB - Notification on material event

Regarding analysis of the strategic alternatives, related to shares of Litagra, UAB, held by the company


The Board of Invalda LT, AB is analysing strategic options, related to shares
of one of the largest agricultural groups in the Baltics - Litagra, UAB, held
by Invalda LT, AB. During this process it is possible that all or part of
Litagra, UAB shares will be transferred in one or several transactions, as well
as other transactions, which would increase the value of investment, made by
Invalda LT, AB. 

The company hereby informs that there are no assurances or guarantees that the
pursuit of strategic options will lead to adoption of concrete decision
regarding transfer of shares of Litagra, UAB, held by Invalda LT, AB (part
thereof) and/ or conclusion of any transaction in connection therewith.
Consequently, following completion of the analysis of the strategic options,
Invalda LT, AB may decide not to take any actions, related to transfer of
shares of Litagra, UAB, held by Invalda LT, AB (part thereof). 

Invalda LT, AB owns 54.55 percent of shares in Cedus Invest, UAB, which holds
36.9 percent of votes in Litagra, UAB, therefore the effective part of Invalda
LT, AB owned votes in Litagra, UAB is 20.1 percent. This block of shares
represents significant part of assets of Invalda LT, AB. Furthermore, Darius
Sulnis, the president of Invalda LT, AB, is also the Member of the Board of
Litagra, UAB. 

The companies of Litagra, UAB group are engaged in the primary crop and
livestock production, grain processing and agricultural services, management
and consulting of companies as well as investments. Group companies trade in
plant protection products, fertilizers, seeds, compound feed, feed supplements,
veterinary products. Moreover, companies trade in grain, provide drying of
grain and other raw materials, cleaning, loading and storage services. 

Following audited data, in 2012 the consolidated sales of Litagra, UAB group
amounted to LTL 429.2 million (EUR 124.3 million). Earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization was LTL 38.86 million (EUR 11.3 million),
the net profit was LTL 20.405 million (EUR 5.9 million). 



         The person authorized to provide additional information:
         Darius Sulnis
         President
         Phone +370 5 279 0601
         Email: darius@invaldalt.com