Sven Ombudstvedt To Leave Yara

Yara International ASA Oslo (2008-06-30): CFO and Head of Strategy Sven Ombudstvedt has decided to step from his position and will leave Yara International on 4 July 2008. A new CFO will be appointed during week 28. Mr. Ombudstvedt has served as Yara CFO and Head of Strategy since October 2006. He held the position of Senior Vice President Upstream from 2003 until 2006, and prior to this he held a number of leading positions in Norsk Hydro.



Contact

Torgeir Kvidal, Investor Relations Telephone (+47) 24 15 72 95 Cellular (+47) 91 33 98 32 E-mail torgeir.kvidal@yara.com

Bente Slaatten, Corporate Communications Telephone (+47) 24 15 76 07 Cellular (+47) 91 60 62 15 E-mail bente.slaatten@yara.com

Øivind Lund, Chairman Cellular (+47) 91 57 07 00

Yara International ASA is a leading chemical company that converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers. As the number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers and agronomic solutions, we help provide food for a growing world population. Our industrial product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that safeguard air and water purity and preserve food quality. Yara's global workforce of more than 8,000 employees represents great diversity and talent enabling Yara to remain a leading performer in its industry. www.yara.com

Yara International ASA

http://www.yara.com

ISIN: NO0010208051

Stock Identifier: XOSL.YAR