PGG Wrightson Limited - Proposed Capital Raising

PGG Wrightson Limited (PGW) | 4:50 pm, Monday 8 September 2008

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News Release
8 September 2008

PGG WRIGHTSON LIMITED - PROPOSED CAPITAL RAISING

PGG Wrightson has today confirmed its intention to undertake an equity
raising of approximately $100 million.

The Chairman, Craig Norgate, said the proceeds would be used in the purchase
of shares in Silver Fern Farms Limited, following approval by that company's
shareholders of a transaction whereby PGG Wrightson will become a 50 percent
shareholder.

The terms of the equity raising will be set following imminent discussions
with investors in New Zealand and internationally.

For further information, please contact:

Julian Daly
General Counsel / Company Secretary
+64 3 372 0972
+64 027 553 3373

PGG Wrightson Limited have provided NZX with an Investor Presentation. A copy
of the presentation can be requested by e-mailing lcr@nzx.com