Disclosure of shareholdings in accordance with Swiss stock-exchange legislation

19.08.2014 / 07:00 / Ad hoc announcement pursuant to art. 53 LR, Shareholder

As a result of disposals, Valora Holding AG, Hofackerstrasse 40, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland has increased the number of its own shares that it holds. As of August 18, 2014, Valora Holding AG's holdings in its own registered shares were as follows: 61,941 registered shares (representing 1.80% of the company's issued share capital) and purchase rights on 635,599 registered shares (representing 18.5% of the company's issued share capital). The person reporting these positions is Mladen Tomic, Valora Holding AG, Muttenz.

Please direct any further questions on the above to:

Investor Relations: Phone: +41 58 789 12 20

Mladen Tomic E-mail: mladen.tomic@valora.com

or

Media Relations: Phone: +41 58 789 12 01

Stefania Misteli E-mail: stefania.misteli@valora.com