12 August 2013
Marine Proteins and Oils JV interest
Origin Enterprises plc, the Agri-Services Group, ('Origin' or 'The Group'), announces that it has completed the disposal of its 50% interest in its Marine Proteins and Oils joint venture, Welcon Invest AS ('Welcon'), to its joint venture partner Austevoll Seafoods ASA ('Austevoll').
Further details of the transaction are set out in the Stock Exchange announcement dated 4 July 2013.
As previously indicated Origin will issue its Preliminary Results Announcement for the year ended 31 July 2013 on 25 September 2013.
ENDS
Enquiries:
Origin Enterprises plc
Brendan Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer Tel: +353 1 612 1259
Murray Consultants
Joe Murray Tel: +353 1 498 0300
Mobile: +353 86 2534950
About Origin Enterprises plc
Origin Enterprises plc is a focused Agri-Services group. The Group is listed on the ESM and AIM markets of the Irish and London Stock Exchanges. The Agri-Services business through its manufacturing and distribution operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Poland has leading market positions in the supply of specialist agronomy services, crop nutrition and feed ingredients.
ESM symbol: OIZ
AIM symbol: OGN
Website: www.originenterprises.com