Yara well positioned for profitable growth

Oslo (2012-12-04): Yara International ASA today meets with investors and
analysts for Yara's Capital Markets Day to present market prospects, Yara's
differentiated position and growth opportunities, and financial scenarios.

"For 2011/12 Yara delivered its highest seasonal EBITDA so far, reflecting the
strength of its globally integrated business model even with a disappointing
European season. Stronger urea prices have contributed to recent earnings
growth, but European gas prices have almost doubled in the last 3 years,
limiting the earnings growth in Yara's European commodity (ammonia and urea)
plants. However, Yara's upgrading and distribution activities have at the same
time seen a strong positive earnings trend. Illustrating the different drivers
and sensitivities of Yara's value-added and commodity businesses is the focus
area for today's presentation", says President and CEO Jørgen Ole Haslestad.

Yara presents new scenarios for future earnings at the Capital Markets Day. The
scenarios are not a prediction of future results, but are "what if" examples
based on selected fertilizer and energy price scenarios and Yara's current
business.

A supply-driven market where China is the highest-cost exporter translates into
an estimated Earnings Per Share (EPS) of NOK 20 based on assumed domestic costs
and zero margins, and an EPS of NOK 35 based on the average domestic price level
in China during the 2012 low export tax period. A demand-driven scenario with
USD 150 per ton urea margins yields an estimated EPS of NOK 57.

"Yara's balance sheet has never been stronger, reflecting strong earnings from
our globally integrated business model, and a deliberate effort to build
financial flexibility for growth execution. Yara intends to use its financial
flexibility both to realize well-timed profitable growth, and to return cash to
shareholders in line with its policy", says President and CEO Jørgen Ole
Haslestad.



Link to Yara Capital Markets Day presentation material:
http://www.yara.com/investor_relations/index.aspx

Link to webcast of Yara's Capital Markets Day 4 December 2012 08:30 CET:
Part 1: http://media01.smartcom.no/Microsite/start.aspx?eventid=6945
Part 2: http://media01.smartcom.no/Microsite/start.aspx?eventid=6947


Contact

Thor Giæver, Investor Relations
Telephone (+47) 24 15 72 95
Cellular (+47) 48 07 53 56
E-mail  thor.giaver@yara.com

Bernhard Stormyr, Corporate Communications
Cellular (+47) 90 10 76 85
E-mail bernhard.stormyr@yara.com

Yara delivers solutions for sustainable agriculture and the environment. Our
fertilizers and crop nutrition programs help produce the food required for the
growing world population. Our industrial products and solutions reduce
emissions, improve air quality and support safe and efficient operations.
Founded in Norway in 1905, Yara has a worldwide presence with sales to 150
countries. Safety is always our top priority.
www.yara.com

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.



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