Savia announced the integration of its agrotechnology division, strengthening operations at Seminis, Bionova and other agro related businesses. The Division will be headed by Mr. Eugenio Najera who will also act as COO for Seminis.

Mr. Alfonso Romo, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Savia, commented, ``The strategy of value
creation and growth that we have implemented in recent years has permitted us to reach a global
leadership position in the vegetable seed industry and play a key role in agrotechnology worldwide. The integration of this division will permit us to seamlessly implement strategies that will strengthen its separate operations and capture their individual value. This structure will also allow us to control and service these operations and implement the optimization programs that were announced previously.''

Mr. Najera has extensive experience and has undertaken leadership roles in the operations of public companies with widespread exposure on the worldwide financial markets. His management
experience within Savia includes roles as CEO of Cigarrera La Moderna and Executive Director of 
Seguros Comercial America. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Savia, Seguros
Comercial America, Seminis and Bionova.

Savia is a diversified group of companies, strategically oriented to leadership and creating value. Savia participates in industries that offer high growth potential in Mexico and abroad. Among its principal subsidiaries are: Seguros Comercial America, the largest insurance company in Mexico; Seminis, world leader in the production and marketing of fruit and vegetable seeds; Bionova, focusing on plant science for the development and improvement of fruits and vegetables, and Empaques Ponderosa, national leader in the production of pliable paperboard based on recycled fibers.

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