New York, New York
January 12, 2009

Warren Libby, a 35-year veteran of the crop protection industry, has joined AgriCapital’s Advisory Board. Mr. Libby will assist with AgriCapital’s activities in Canada.

Mr. Libby has broad experience in both Europe and Canada, and held various senior positions including President of Syngenta Crop Protection Canada. He played a lead role in several mergers and acquisitions including the merger of Ciba-Geigy Canada and Sandoz to form Novartis Crop Protection Canada, and the merger of Novartis Canada and Zeneca to form Syngenta Crop Protection Canada. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Libby helped Engage Agro grow to become Canada’s leading supplier to the specialty crop segment.

“We are very happy to have Warren join our team,” commented RB Halaby, Chairman of AgriCapital, “his past leadership positions and familiarity with the merger and acquisition process will greatly strengthen our ability to meet the investment banking needs of Canadian agribusinesses.

AgriCapital Corporation, which is entering its 26th year, provides investment banking services exclusively to agribusinesses. Its services include merger, acquisition, and valuation advice; and private debt and equity placements. Since AgriCapital’s founding in 1983, it has undertaken over 400 assignments on behalf of some 300 large and small companies in the U.S., Canada, and around the world.

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Published: January 12, 2009