Company profile Royal Wessanen is a leading company in the organic food market in Europe. In 2011, Wessanen generated revenue of €594 million with 1,600 employees.

Royal Wessanen Operating mainly in France, the Benelux, the UK, Germany and Italy, we

manage and develop our brands and products in the grocery and health

food channels. Our brands - such as Bjorg, Whole Earth, Zonnatura,

Clipper, Bonneterre, Ekoland, De Rit, Allos and Tartex - are

pioneering brands in the organic food markets.

Next to our leading position in organic food businesses, we also produce

and market frozen snack products (Beckers, Bicky) in the Benelux

(Frozen Foods). Our US operations (ABC) are to be divested in 2012.

Incorporated in 1765 1913: distinguished with title Royal Headquarters in Amsterdam (NL) Since 1959 listed at NYSE Euronext Amsterdam (WES NA) Market cap ± €165 mln (Oct. 2012)

Shares outstanding: 76mln

Leading in organic food in Europe

factsheet Company profile October 2012

Factsheet

October 2012

General enquiries Phone +31 20 3122 122

Twitter @RoyalWessanen / www.wessanen.com

Press, investor and analysts enquiries

Carl Hoyer, VP Corporate Communications

Phone +31 20 3122 140

Strategic objectives 2012-2014

Topline growth

o Grow core brands & core categories

o Build strongholds in new markets

o Country specific growth strategies

o Launch fewer, bigger, better innovations

o Execute acquisitions shortlist

Profitability improvement

o Central sourcing savings

o Pricing strategies towards customers

o Improve operational excellence with SAP

o Filling own factories

Enablers

o Improve talent performance management

o Simplify how we conduct business

o Activate Organic Expertise Centre, integrate quality

In € million Q3ʼ12 9mʼ12

Revenue (continuing operations) 138.5 435.2

Normalised operating result 3.3 7.6

Net result 3.7 8.3

Operating cash flow (continuing operations) (0.2) 5.2

Net debt 56.6 -

Revenue split 9mon 2012

Organic, what is it?!

All organic food is GMO-free (genetically modified organisms) and food colouring is prohibited

No artificial fertilisers are allowed Usage by food manufacturers of additives and

processing aids is restricted Strict rules the way animals must be cared for Organic food has been grown and processed

according to EU regulations It is controlled by a unique certification system

to make sure that it meets these requirements National certifications, such as AB in France, EKO

in the Netherlands and Bio in Germany A mandatory European certification An attractive and growing market with significant, sustainable potential

European market €21bn in size (2011) Per capita consumption rising although still low Increasingly engaging mainstream consumer Consumers appreciating rich taste, health benefits

and sustainable production methods

Grocery

HFS

Frozen Foods