Welcome to HIESTAND

The Hiestand Group is the international leading organisation in the field of frozen convenience bakery products and has national companies in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Poland, Malaysia, Japan and Turkey. In 2007, the Group recorded sales of CHF 740.6 million. The innovative bakery products (croissants, bread, rolls, pastries, snacks, pretzels), the broad range of products and the comprehensive services to active promote sales promotion provide added value for B2B customers. Through the close-knit logistical and distribution network, assurance is given that products sold to customers are consistently "fresher than fresh". For Hiestand's quality bakery products, only natural ingredients are used. Hiestand Holding AG is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange (security number 718 698).

On 9 June 2008, Hiestand announced its intention to merge with the Irish IAWS Group plc within the new Swiss-based holding company Aryzta AG. This merger creates the world market leader in the frozen and convenience bakery products sector, with pro forma revenues of CHF 3.8 billion and 8,000 employees around the world.

HIESTAND HOLDING AG
Investor Relations
Ifangstrasse 11, CH-8952 Schlieren-Zurich
Phone +41 44 755 25 25, Fax +41 44 755 25 23
E-mail ir@hiestand.ch