2009-11-12 13:08:27 CET

2009-11-12 13:09:27 CET


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Marel Food Systems hf. - Company Announcement

Marel signs letter of intent regarding sale of Stork Food and Dairy Systems


Marel has signed a letter of intent with the Dutch private equity firm Nimbus
regarding the sale of Stork Food and Dairy Systems, a non-core operating unit.
The intent is to finalize the transaction before year-end. 

Marel is confident that Nimbus would be a very suitable owner for Stork Food
and Dairy Systems. For Marel, the conclusion of the agreement would be a
positive step in the company's effort to sharpen further the focus on its core
business.