Prolongation of the share buy back programme

The Board of Directors of Givaudan SA has resolved to extend the share buy back programme 2003/2004 concerning 800,000 registered shares by one year, i.e. until 30 June, 2005.

On 16 April 2004, Givaudan SA’s Annual General Meeting approved the cancellation of 200,000 registered shares that had already been repurchased in the frame of this programme. Givaudan intends to repurchase the remaining 600,000 shares until 30 June, 2005. As of today, a further 100,000 shares have been repurchased. A reduction of the share capital by the amount of shares by then repurchased shall be proposed to the Annual General Meeting on 8 April 2005.

For further information please contact
Peter Wullschleger, Givaudan Media Relations
T +41 22 780 9093
E peter_b.wullschleger@givaudan.com