Press Release: CEO Statement on Share Sale

ARYZTA AG / CEO Statement on Share Sale . Processed and transmitted by NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Zurich / Switzerland, 16 March 2016

ARYZTA CEO, Owen Killian, commented:-

"I regret having to sell down shares at this time. This decision was triggered by the weakness in the share price impacting the collateral value of the share. It is not indicative of my confidence in or commitment to ARYZTA AG and the achievement of its goals."

About ARYZTA

ARYZTA AG ('ARYZTA') is a global food business with a leadership position in speciality bakery. ARYZTA is based in Zurich, Switzerland, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. ARYZTA has a primary listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange and a secondary listing on the ISE Irish Exchange (SIX: ARYN, ISE: YZA).

Enquiries: Paul Meade Communications Officer ARYZTA AG

Tel: +41 (0) 44 583 42 00

email: info@aryzta.com

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Source: ARYZTA AG via Globenewswire

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ARYZTA AG

Talacker 41 Zurich Switzerland

ISIN: CH0043238366;

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