According to a statement it made on August 8, 2013 ETHENEA Independent Investors S.A., 9a rue Gabriel Lippmann, 5365 Munsbach, Luxembourg informed that they increased their total shareholdings in registered shares of Valora Holding AG to 3.09% (106'431 registered shares) on August 5, 2013. The contact person is Frank Hauprich, Munsbach, Luxembourg.