Lantmännen expands in Finland

Myllyn Paras is a Finnish food company with domestic grain at the core of its business. The
group operates two factories in Hyvinkää: a mill with production of pasta, flour and flakes, as
well as a bakery for frozen bakery goods and dough. With a strong domestic brand, Myllyn
Paras has a well-known product offering within frozen bakery goods, and an established
position within flour, flakes, brans, rice and pasta. Myllyn Paras supplies mainly the domestic
retail and food service sector. The group’s net sales amount to approximately EUR 60 million
and it employs approximately 110 employees.

Lantmännen will acquire 100% ownership of Myllyn Paras. Today, Lantmännen has an
established position on the Finnish market through Lantmännen Agro Oy in the agriculture
business, and food producers Lantmännen Unibake Oy, Vaasan Oy (both part of Lantmännen
Unibake) and Lantmännen Cerealia Oy. The acquisition will broaden Lantmännen’s offering
in Finland and with the addition of a mill, fulfill its strategic ambition of having domestic
operations in the entire value chain from field to fork.

“With this acquisition we expand our presence on the Finnish market, well in line with our
strategic ambitions to enhance our position in Northern Europe. Milling and baking are part of
Lantmännen’s core operations globally, making Myllyn Paras an excellent addition to current
businesses in Finland. The offering of Myllyn Paras complements ours in several areas, which paves the way for innovation from field to fork, and a broader product offering that is beneficial for both customers and consumers”, says Per Olof Nyman, President and CEO, Lantmännen.

The offering of Myllyn Paras complements ours in several areas, which paves the way for innovation from field to fork, and a broader product offering that is beneficial for both customers and consumers.

“The acquisition will further improve our abilities to serve our customers and consumers. We
are two companies which share the same fundament: extensive experience and profound
knowledge of developing excellent food products based on grains, and dedicated and
competent employees, which are both key success factors in joining forces going forward”
says Miska Kuusela, CEO Myllyn Paras.

The transaction is subject to approval of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.
Until the transaction is approved, Lantmännen and Myllyn Paras continue to operate as
separate companies.