As a result of disposals, Valora Holding AG, Hofackerstrasse 40, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland has reduced the number of its own shares that it holds. As of April 19, 2013, Valora Holding AG's holdings in its own registered shares were as follows: 51,011 registered shares (representing 1.48% of the company's issued share capital), purchase rights on 635,599 registered shares (representing 18.5% of the company's issued share capital) and a short put position on a further 3,733 registered shares (representing 0.11% of the company's issued share capital). The person reporting these positions is Stefania Misteli, Valora Holding AG, Muttenz.