We are now handing over our company into the capable hands of Hexagon Group and we are convinced that they will take Aries to the next level.” Bhushan Rao, Founder and Deputy Chairman of Aries says that “we are pleased to state that after establishing and conceptualizing Aries Fertilizers Group, the company has grown from an infant stage to a mature and responsible international trading house. We are happy and proud to take over a company that has posted good results year after year, and we have no doubt that Aries will continue to be a success story.” Mr. Aries has been a strong player in Asia for many years, and the company enjoys an excellent reputation in the market. Christian Wendel, Executive Chairman of Hexagon, and adds: “We have been eyeing at Asia / Pacific for quite some time as this is the world’s largest economic area already today with an enormous growth potential. “Today is a great day for Hexagon”, says Mr. In the business segment of trading of fertilizer raw materials Hexagon will strengthen its already existing global footprint through this acquisition. With this step Hexagon expands its presence in the field of trading, marketing and logistics of fertilizers to Asia and sets the base for further growth in the global market. Hexagon Group AG (“Hexagon”) and Aries Fertilizers Group Pte Ltd (“Aries”) are pleased to announce that Hexagon has acquired 100% of the shares of Aries, effective today. Hexagon Group AG acquires Aries Fertilizers Group PTE Ltd The full press release announcing the news can be found below. In a statement, Hexagon states it will expand its presence in the field of trading, marketing and logistics of fertilizers to Asia, setting the base for further growth in the global market. Hexagon Group AG and Aries Fertilizers Group Pte Ltd have announced that Hexagon has acquired 100% of the shares of Aries, effective from today (30 June).

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