Givaudan announces the issue of a 2.5% CHF Domestic Bond of CHF 300 million

Geneva, 16 May 2011 – Givaudan SA announces today the issue of a CHF 300 million straight bond in the Swiss franc domestic market.

The bond carries a 2.5% coupon and has a maturity of 7 years. The proceeds of the bond will be used for general corporate purposes.

For further information please contact:

Peter Wullschleger, Givaudan Investor Relations
Chemin de la Parfumerie 5
1214 Vernier
Switzerland
T +41 22 780 9093
F +41 22 780 9090
E peter_b.wullschleger@givaudan.com