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| | Copenhagen, 17 December 2008 |
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Danisco A/S - reduction in share capital by cancelling own shares
The share capital of Danisco will be reduced with effect from 23 December 2008:
On 20 August 2008, the ordinary general meeting in Danisco adopted to reduce the
share capital by cancelling own shares.
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| ISIN | DK0010207497 |
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| Name: | Danisco |
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| Volume before change: | 48,941,495 shares (DKK 978,829,900) |
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| Change: | 1,248,200 shares (DKK 24,964,000) |
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| Volume after change: | 47,693,295 shares (DKK 953,865,900) |
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| Denomination: | DKK 20 |
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| Short name: | DCO |
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For further information, please contact: Helene Gaustad Jeppesen, Surveillance,
tel, +45 33 93 33 66
