Valora Group achieves qualitative and quantitative objectives set for 2008

02.04.2009

Net sales advanced 3.9% in Swiss francs and 5.7% in local currencies
EBIT before restructuring charges improves to CHF 63.2 million
Sound balance sheet with no net debt and ample equity cover
Implementation of the „Valora 4 Success“ strategy programme on track
Shares offer an attractive yield. Board to recommend a dividend of CHF 9 to General Meeting (6% current yield based on share price of CHF 150)