�FROM EARTH TO LIFE�

This is the title of a new 6-page leaflet which has been published by Limagrain in France. If you would like to know more about our Group then this leaflet provides a quick, but very informative, overview.

For example it details figures to show the geographical analysis of sales worldwide (interestingly 20% are in the Americas and another 8% are made in Africa and the Middle East). As well as providing an analysis of sales by activity (e.g. 33% of global sales are in the vegetable seeds sector) the leaflet highlights the fact that more than 1200 staff are involved in research. The latter fact is especially important to us because new, improved varieties are, of course, the lifeblood of any really successful seed company.

With subsidiaries spread out over 38 countries and more than 6000 employees in total it is clear from this new publication that Limagrain is a major force in the seed business. With the Group’s commitment to research (124 Million Euros in 2008/09) ensuring that even more exciting varieties will be emerging from the breeding pipeline our enviable position as a key player remains rock solid.

If you would like a pdf of this new leaflet (which will enable you to view it on your computer or print out a hard copy) then e-mail us (info@limagrain.co.uk) and write “From Earth to Life” in the subject box.

April 2010