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1 MEDIA RELEASE 2011: Another year of record earnings Intention to float on SIX Swiss Exchange DKSH Holding Ltd. Zurich, February 15, 2012 DKSH Holding Ltd. (DKSH), the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia, has achieved another record year, with 2011 financial performance exceeding its record results of Net Sales reached CHF 7.3 billion, while operating profit (EBIT) grew impressively by 21.7% to CHF 238 million. Profit After Tax (PAT) rose by 25.7% to CHF 152 million. DKSH announces that it plans to have its shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Initial Public Offering (IPO) will allow its majority shareholder, Diethelm Keller Holding, to diversify its investment portfolio in a structured manner to support the transition to the fifth generation of the founding families. Furthermore, the IPO will help DKSH to enhance the level of brand recognition among existing and potential new business partners, as well as in the recruitment market for professionals and top talent. According to Dr. Joerg Wolle, President & CEO of DKSH: The 2011 record performance is a seamless continuation of the successful development of previous years. It speaks for the resilience of our business model, as well as for our strategy that is focused on sustainable profitable growth in promising future markets. In view of our record results, our leadership position in Asia s growth markets, and the promising business perspectives, DKSH s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the listing of the shares of DKSH on the SIX Swiss Exchange. This move is an important step for the Group, and will support our strong growth course as proven during the past decade. Strong growth in turbulent markets In its 2011 business year, DKSH continued its steady growth trend of recent years. Net Sales rose to CHF 7.3 billion. EBIT increased notably by 21.7% to reach CHF 238 million, while Profit After Tax grew by 25.7% to CHF 152 million. These record figures were achieved despite a year in which some of DKSH s core markets (in particular Thailand and Japan) were struck by natural catastrophes that had very severe consequences for those nations peoples and economies. The fact that the resultant economic setbacks did not have a lasting negative impact on DKSH financial results can be attributed to the strength and resilience of its business model as well as to the broad diversity of its portfolio and activities, both in terms of industries and geographic spread throughout the Asia region.

2 Another challenge the company faced in 2011 was the strong Swiss Franc, but only in terms of local currency conversions into Swiss Franc, the Group s reporting currency. At constant exchange rates, Net Sales and EBIT results were even more remarkable. Middle class driving the dynamics of emerging economies In 2011, DKSH s very good financial performance resulted mainly from organic growth actively growing existing business and acquiring new clients and customers. This accomplishment was favored by a number of factors. The rapidly rising middle class of Asia s emerging economies is driving demand for high-quality consumer goods and healthcare products which, in turn, is having a direct and positive impact on consumer markets. In DKSH s assessment, this demand is also boosting overall consumption in Asia s markets and consequently leading to a rise in the need for Western materials and technologies in order to build local infrastructures and production capacities to manufacture products locally. The resultant market dynamics are not only promoting trade with the West; inner-asia business is also benefiting from the sustainable impetus generated by the growing affluence of the middle class. At the same time, increasing numbers of companies are faced with the need to focus on core competencies. Those intending to expand in Asia are therefore relying increasingly on specialized service providers dedicated to market entry and expansion. Thanks to its traditionally strong presence and capillary market coverage across Asia, combined with the rising demand for outsourced Market Expansion Services, DKSH was able to benefit from these economic megatrends and registered impressive 2011 financial results. Selective acquisitions To complement its organic growth, DKSH exploited suitable opportunities and closed five strategic bolt-on acquisitions in In Taiwan, the field marketing specialist 3D Asia was acquired, allowing DKSH to further enhance its leadership position in the consumer goods market within the geographic triangle of South China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In New Zealand, DKSH acquired Brandlines and FNZ Brands two leading fullservice companies in the consumer goods sector. In Australia, DKSH succeeded in making an important acquisition in the specialty chemicals industry by taking over Tiger Chemicals Company. Moreover, in the middle of the year, DKSH acquired a majority shareholding in the Swiss watchmaker Maurice Lacroix. Broadly diversified growth All four Business Units performed well and contributed to DKSH s growth in profits in Consumer Goods, the largest business unit of DKSH, grew its EBIT by 22.2%. The second largest, Business Unit Healthcare, increased its EBIT by 10.3%. Business Unit Performance Materials reported a rise in EBIT of 7.7%, while Business Unit Technology realized an EBIT growth of 8.0% for These gratifying results can be attributed to the rigorous implementation of DKSH s strategy for growth, which is based on the successful expansion of existing business

3 partnerships, winning new clients and customers, plus the ongoing improvement in operational efficiency. Planned IPO DKSH intends to have its shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange within the first six months of 2012, offering part of its existing shares to the general public. The IPO is supported by both the majority shareholder, Diethelm Keller Holding, and the strategic minority shareholders. This transformation of DKSH from a privately owned enterprise into a listed group is a logical development of the gradual opening of the company since the merger in In 2008, DKSH succeeded in broadening the shareholder base with additional high-caliber investors in the context of a capital increase. This next step, in the form of an IPO, will open up the company to the wider public. Moreover, it will allow its major shareholder, Diethelm Keller Holding, to systematically diversify its investments, preparing it for the fifth generation of the founding families. Says Adrian T. Keller, Chairman of the DKSH Board of Directors: Diethelm Keller Holding wants to ensure that DKSH can continue its ambitious business growth in the medium and long-term by broadening the shareholder base. At the same time, this will result in a diversification of our investment portfolio for the transition to the next family generation. As an anchor shareholder, Diethelm Keller Holding will continue to retain strong ties to the organization. Joerg Wolle, President & CEO: We are conscious of the fact that an IPO will expose DKSH to public scrutiny to a far greater degree than in the past. We see this move as an opportunity to sustainably enhance DKSH s brand recognition among existing and potential new clients and customers, as well as favoring us in the labor market when recruiting top talent. In addition, it will help us to sharply raise the profile of our company among our existing and potential shareholders. UBS and Deutsche Bank are acting as Joint Global Coordinators and together with Berenberg Bank and Credit Suisse as Joint Bookrunners for the planned IPO. The consortium also includes Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and the Zürcher Kantonalbank as Co-Lead Managers. Key financial figures of DKSH (in CHF million) (1) Change in % Net Sales 7,340 7, Operating profit (EBIT) Profit After Tax (2) Assets 3,068 2, Total Equity 1,023 1,023 0 Employees 24,342 22, (1) (2) Excluding Real Estate (disposed in 2010) Based on continuing operations

4 About DKSH Group DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services Group with a focus on Asia (1). As the term "Market Expansion Services" suggests, DKSH helps other companies and brands to grow their business in new or existing markets. With 650 business locations in 35 countries 630 of them in Asia and over 24,000 specialized staff, it is one of the top 20 Swiss companies ranked by sales and employees. In 2011, DKSH generated Net Sales of CHF 7.3 billion. The company offers any combination of sourcing, marketing, sales, distribution, and after-sales services. It provides business partners with expertise as well as on-the-ground logistics based on a comprehensive network of unique size and depth. Business activities are organized into four specialized Business Units that mirror DKSH fields of expertise: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology. Although DKSH is a Swiss company headquartered in Zurich, it is deeply rooted in communities all across Asia Pacific. This is because the company looks back on a nearly 150-year-long tradition of doing business in and with the region. (1) According to a study conducted by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants in November 2011, DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia in terms of Transaction Value. For further details, please contact: DKSH Holding Ltd. Media contact Leng Stricker-Wong Communications Manager Wiesenstrasse 8 CH-8034 Zurich Switzerland leng.stricker@dksh.com Telefon Investor Relations Christian Wälti Investor Relations Wiesenstrasse 8 CH-8034 Zurich Switzerland christian.waelti@dksh.com Telefon

5 This document does neither constitute an offer to buy or to subscribe for securities of DKSH Holding Ltd. nor a prospectus within the meaning of applicable Swiss law. Investors should make their decision to buy or to subscribe to securities solely based on the official offering and listing prospectus which will be published by DKSH Holding Ltd. and available free of charge from UBS AG, Prospectus Library, P.O. Box, 8098 Zurich (telephone: +41 (0) , facsimile: +41 (0) or swiss-prospectus@ubs.com) or from Deutsche Bank AG, Equity Capital Markets, Uraniastrasse 9, 8021 Zürich (Telephone +41 (0) ). Investors are furthermore advised to consult their bank or financial adviser before making any investment decision. This document does not contain or constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer or solicitation. The securities of DKSH Holding Ltd. have not been and will not be registered under the United States securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Neither DKSH Holding Ltd. nor its shareholders intend to register any portion of the offering in the United States. The securities described herein are offered publicly in Switzerland only. The distribution of this document in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and such distribution could result in violation of the laws of such jurisdictions. This document does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase or subscribe for, any securities of the Company or any securities to any person in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. In particular, this document is not for distribution in the United States, Australia, Canada or Japan. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer of securities to the public in the United Kingdom. No prospectus offering securities to the public will be published in the United Kingdom. This document is only being distributed to and is only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) to investment professionals falling within article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order") or (iii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). The securities are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents. In Member States of the European Economic Area which have implemented Directive 2003/71/EC (together with any applicable implementing measures in any Member State, the "Prospectus Directive"), this document is only addressed to and directed at "qualified investors" in that Member State within the meaning of the Prospectus Directive. This document may contain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. These forwardlooking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including terms like "believe", "assume", "expect", "forecast", "project", "may", "could", "might", "will" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may result in a substantial divergence between the actual results, financial situation, development or performance of the Company and those explicitly or implicitly presumed in these statements. Against the background of these uncertainties, readers should not rely on forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no responsibility to update forward-looking statements or to adapt them to future events or developments.