Barry Callebaut successfully closes acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods - Seite 3

Confirmed new mid-term guidance as of consolidation
As announced on December 12, 2012, Barry Callebaut issued a new mid-term guidance valid as of consolidation, which is unchanged average volume growth of 6-8% per year until fiscal year 2015/16 and EBIT per tonne restored to Barry Callebaut's pre-acquisition level by the end of the same period, barring any major unforeseen events.

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Barry Callebaut (www.barry-callebaut.com):
With annual sales of about CHF 4.8 billion (EUR 4.0 billion / USD 5.2 billion) in fiscal year 2011/12, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products - from sourcing and transforming cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolate, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds. Combined with the recently acquired cocoa ingredients business from Petra Foods, Barry Callebaut generates estimated annual sales of CHF 6 billion (EUR 4.9 billion / USD 6.4 billion), runs around 50 production facilities worldwide, sells its products in over 100 countries and employs a diverse and dedicated workforce of more than 8,000 people.
Barry Callebaut serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The two global brands catering to the specific needs of these customers are Callebaut^® and Cacao Barry^®.

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for investors and financial analysts:	for the media:
Evelyn Nassar	Raphael Wermuth
Head of Investor Relations	Head of Media Relations
Barry Callebaut AG	Barry Callebaut AG
Phone: [phone]	Phone: [phone]
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[1] Barring any major unforeseen events.

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