Fountain S.A.

M&A Activity • Mar 1, 2013

Press release 1st of March 2013

Fountain pursues its strategic plan and Côte d'Argent Distribution, its distributor in Bordeaux announces the acquisition of

Braine-l'Alleud, 1st of March 2013 d'Argent Distribution, which is active in the distribution of hot beverages to companies in Bordeaux. – The Fountain Group has announced its intention to acquire 'Argent Côte

Since the announcement of the launch of the KAFFA 2017 strategic plan organization has been put in place and most of the r in October 2012, the new recruiting has been completed.

Jean-Yves Doin, the new Commercial Director Director for Benelux, are on board and have started to implement their commercial development plans. Yves for France, and Michel Mayart, the new Commercial ecruiting acquisition

Although the strategic plan called for a focus on organic growth over the next 2 years; this is part of achieving our strategy, which consists of creating a distribution platform covering all of the key markets in France while also making it possible for he us to maintain direct contact with our clients.

Côte d'Argent Distribution is an independent distributor of hot beverages to businesses throughout the Bordeaux region. Fountain products have constituted its biggest product line for several years. The company has a complete range of products and services, ranging from distribution, table top systems and water fountains. It has an annual turnover of approximately million and has 9 employees. any canisters to automatic €1

The Fountain Group expects to finalize th the acquisition over the next two months. e

Information

Paul Baeck – Chief Executive Officer (paul.baeck@fountain.eu – tel +32 2 389 08 01 http://www.fountain.eu or +32 497 487 081)