Copeinca: ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2012 APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of Copeinca ASA has in its meeting on February 19(th) 2013, discussed and approved the final annual accounts for 2012. The final annual accounts do not differ significantly from the preliminary figures for 2012 published on February 13(th )2013. The EBITDA calculated from the audited accounts is USD 103.8 million for the year, the same as the result published in the Q4 2012 Results. Audited financial statements are attached. For further information, please contact: CEO Pablo Trapunsky, ptrapunsky@copeinca.com.pe CFO Angel Chiri, achiri@copeinca.com.pe Tel. (511) 213-4000 About Copeinca ASA Copeinca ASA is one of the largest fishmeal and fish oil producers in Peru. The Company produces its fishmeal and fish oil from anchovy harvested off the coast of Peru, and most of its production is exported. Key countries for export are China, Japan, Germany, Canada, Chile and Denmark.  Typical customers are fish and animal feed producers as well as refineries for omega-3 products.  Copeinca ASA runs its operations out of Lima and has its own fleet.  Copeinca ASA operates 5 plants located in strategic locations all around the Peruvian coast line. The company has around 1,400 part and full time employees. Please visit www.copeinca.com This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Audited financial statements: http://hugin.info/137275/R/1680503/549066.pdf This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Copeinca via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1680503]