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REG-PureCircle Limited Director Dealings

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RNS Number : 0666L

PureCircle Limited

05 January 2009

PureCircle Limited(PureCircle or The Company)

Dealings in shares

PureCircle has been notified of the following purchase of shares by a Director
on 30 December 2008:


Director Number of shares purchased Price per share
Mr. Olivier Maes 5,100 £1.93


5 January 2009

Enquiries


College Hill +44 20 7457 2020
Mark Garraway

RFC (Nomad) +61 89 480 2507
Steve Allen



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REG-PureCircle Limited Regulatory Approval

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RNS Number : 3666K

PureCircle Limited

18 December 2008

18 December 2008

PURECIRCLE SET TO LEAD USA SUPPLY OF HIGH-PURITY REB A


* U.S. Food and Drug Administration Issues No Objection Letter to GRAS Status
of Rebaudioside A (Reb A)
* PureCircle is the world's leading vertically integrated supplier of Reb A
* PureCircle's Reb A sweetened consumer products make U.S. Debut

18, December, 2008. PureCircle (LSE:PURE), the world's leading developer and
producer of high purity Rebaudioside A (Reb A)* today announces that the United
States Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") issued a no objection letter with
respect to Reb A. This indicates the FDA has no objection to the conclusion
that Reb A at a minimum specification of 95% is Generally Recognised As Safe
("GRAS") among qualified experts for use in beverages, foods and tabletop
sweeteners. This response from the FDA clears the way for high-purity Reb A**,
the first all-natural zero calorie sweetener, to be adopted as a key ingredient
in mainstream food and beverage production.

PureCircle is the world's largest supplier of high-purity Reb A with the
industry's leading vertically integrated supply chain, to secure the consistent,
reliable supply of high-quality, high-purity Reb A to manufacturers who want to
offer their customers healthy, natural, great tasting products. High-purity Reb
A has a superior taste profile and displays excellent pH and temperature
stability making it suitable for use as a sweetener ingredient across all food
and beverage applications.

Commenting on the GRAS announcement, Magomet Malsagov, Chief Executive said:

"The importance of GRAS status for high-purity Reb A cannot be overstated, this
marks the opening of the largest market for Reb A. Food and drink manufacturers
will now be able to use it as a sweetener ingredient - either as a complement to
sugar or as a healthy substitute for synthetic sweeteners - across their entire
product ranges.

"As the world's leading supplier of Reb A, PureCircle is well placed to meet the
expected surge in demand from the world's largest food and beverage market.

"Our Reb A supply chain is already the world's largest and we are making further
investment with 50,000 MT of leaf extraction capacity coming online in March
2009 and joint venture partnerships with stevia plantations in Paraguay,
Thailand, Laos, China and Kenya.

"Through the combination of PureCircle's first-mover advantage, diversified
supply chain, leading technology, strong market position and strategic
partnerships, the company is poised to lead the natural sweetener market into a
new era."

The FDA's issuance of a no objection letter with respect to Reb A opens the USA
market for PureCircle who will offer a full application and formulation service
for the supply of PureVia TM Reb A as an ingredient. The announcement also
confirms, at a minimum specification of 95%, the purity levels of Reb A which
are approved in the US, clearly differentiating Reb A from the traditional
stevia extract market.

Earlier in the year PureCircle announced contract extensions with Cargill and
major new contracts with PepsiCo and Whole Earth Sweetener Company for the
supply of high purity Reb A in beverages, foods and tabletop sweeteners
worldwide including the exclusive license to market PureViaTM Reb A as an
ingredient.

Uniquely, PureCircle can offer food and beverage manufacturers the opportunity
to use the PureVia(tm) endorsement as the ultimate natural sweetness and healthy
lifestyle solution to win consumer appeal. Additionally, PureCircle will
continue to be free to sell the non-branded ingredient to customers across all
categories and geographies.

PepsiCo has announced the launch of zero-calorie SoBe Lifewater and Tropicana's
new light orange juice Trop50, and Whole Earth Sweetener Company has launched
PureViaTM Tabletop Sweetener using Reb A. Cargill and Coca-Cola have also
announced the launch of their respective range of products.

Magomet Malsagov, adds:

"Consumers are demanding a natural and healthy solution to the global obesity
epidemic and other health issues resulting from high calorific ingredients in
mainstream products. As an all-natural and calorie-free product, Reb A is seen
as providing that solution."

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ENQUIRIES

PureCircle Limited
Magomet Malsagov, Chief Executive Officer +60 123 888 049
Peter Milsted, Sales & Marketing Director +33 61222 0499
William Mitchell, Group Finance Director +44 7974 005163

College Hill
Mark Garraway +44 7771 860938

RFC (NOMAD)
Steve Allen +61 89 480 2507


NOTES TO EDITORS

PureVia(tm) is a trademark of PepsiCo Inc and Whole Earth Sweetener Company
LLC.

For more on Reb A visit www.Reb-A.com


For more on PureVia(tm) the all-natural, zero calorie sweetener visit
www.purevia.com

* High-purity Reb A is derived from the Stevia Rebaudiana plant

** High-purity Reb A is the first all-natural, zero calorie sweetener

About PureCircle

PureCircle (LSE:PURE) is the world's leading producer of high purity
Rebaudioside A (Reb A*), with a vertically integrated supply chain operating in
three continents. PureCircle markets a range of natural sweeteners
internationally. Activities range from the sourcing of dry stevia leaves and
extraction, refining of Reb A into sweeteners and marketing of these sweeteners
to food and beverage manufacturers worldwide.

PureCircle's extraction plant can produce 1,000MT of stevia extract annually
which is currently the world's largest extraction facility. This is set to
increase to 4,000MT in March 2009. The Company has built the world's largest
state-of-the-art refining plant in Malaysia. This currently produces 1,000MT of
high purity Reb A and work has started to double this capacity to 2,000MT. The
Company's production facilities operate in compliance with cGMP, HACCP and ISO
standards.

PureCircle's investment in research and development has given it a leadership
position in the manufacture of high-purity Reb A, and their scientists are
globally recognised experts in their field.

The Company works with independent farmers in Thailand, China, Paraguay, Laos
and Kenya to grow the best quality stevia leaf. PureCircle works closely with
communities in each of these countries and endeavours to maximise the social,
economic and environmental benefits of its operations.

PureCircle's corporate offices are located in New Jersey USA; Asuncion,
Paraguay; Geneva, Switzerland; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Ganzhou, China and
Kericho, Kenya.

PureCircle is listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market under the ticker
symbol: PURE

For more information on PureCircle visit: www.purecircle.com


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REG-PureCircle Limited Executive Management Appointm

24.11.2008PureCircle Limited

('PureCircle' or 'the Group')

Executive Management Appointments

PureCircle (LSE:PURE), the world's leading developer, producer, and marketer of
high purity Rebaudioside-A (Reb-A) under the PureVia(tm) brand, the first
all-natural zero calorie sweetener which can be used as a key ingredient in
mainstream food and beverage production, announces further appointments to its
Executive Management Committee.

PureCircle has appointed Dorn Wenninger as Corporate Vice-President: Supply
Chain and Arne Lugeon as Corporate Vice-President: Human Resources.

Dorn Wenninger, a United States citizen, has over sixteen years of senior
management experience with a number of international agribusiness companies
including Chiquita and Driscoll's. In that time, Dorn has worked in a variety of
countries across all six continents. In particular, Dorn has extensive
experience in South America, Africa and Far East where PureCircle currently
operates its supply chain.

Arne Lugeon, a Swiss citizen, has extensive HR experience in various countries
around the world, in particular in Asia. Arne joins PureCircle following a
sixteen year career in the Firmenich Group, firstly based in Geneva for 8 years
where he was appointed an HR director before moving to Singapore as Vice
President: Human Resources and General Services, Asia Pacific. In addition Arne
was the Managing Director for the Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore.

These appointments are expected to be followed shortly with further appointments
across the Sales and Marketing functions.

Commenting on the appointments, Magomet Malsagov, Chief Executive Officer,
said:

"We are pleased that Dorn and Arne have joined the Group. Their arrival, which
further strengthens PureCircle's management team, puts in place a range of
skills and nationalities that reflect the scale, international reach and
technical aspects of the Group, and will also build on our capability to meet
the needs of our multinational food and beverage customers."

ENDS


Enquiries

PureCircle
Magomet Malsagov, Chief Executive Officer +601 2388 8049
Peter Milsted, Director: Marketing & Sales +33 6 2184 5356
William Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer +44 7974 005 163

CollegeHill +44 20 7457 2020
Mark Garraway
Anna Czerny

RFC Corporate Finance Ltd (NOMAD)
Stephen Allen +618 9480 2500


NOTES TO EDITORS

Executive Management Committee

The Executive Management Committee comprises:


* Magomet Malsagov, Chief Executive Officer
* William Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer
* Peter Milsted, Director: Marketing & Sales
* Varuzhan Abelyan, Corporate Vice-President: R&D and Process Innovation
* Dorn Wenninger, Corporate Vice-President: Supply Chain
* Tat Seng Koh, Corporate Vice-President: New Business Development
* Arne Lugeon, Corporate Vice-President: Human Resources

PureCircle

PureCircle (LSE:PURE) is the world's leading producer and marketer of high
purity Rebaudioside-A (Reb A*), with a vertically integrated supply chain
operating in three continents. PureCircle markets a range of natural sweeteners
internationally. Activities range from the sourcing of dry stevia leaves and
extraction, refining of Reb-A into sweeteners and marketing of these sweeteners
to food and beverage manufacturers worldwide.

PureCircle's extraction plant currently produces 1,000MT of stevia extract
annually, making it the the world's largest stevia extraction facility.
Expansion work on this facility will be completed in March 2009, increasing the
annual capacity to 4,000 MT.. The Company already operates the world's largest
state-of-the-art refining plant in Malaysia. This currently produces 1,000MT of
high purity Reb-A and work has started to double this capacity to 2,000MT. The
Company's production facilities operate in compliance with cGMP, HACCP and ISO
standards.

PureCircle's investment in research and development has given it a leadership
position in the manufacture of high-purity Reb-A, and their scientists are
globally recognised experts in their field.

The Company works with independent farmers in Thailand, China, Paraguay, Laos
and Kenya to grow the high quality stevia leaf. PureCircle works closely with
communities in each of these countries and endeavours to maximise the social,
economic and environmental benefits of its operations.

PureCircle's corporate offices are located in Florham Park, New Jersey USA;
Asuncion, Paraguay; Geneva, Switzerland; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Ganzhou, China
and Kericho, Kenya.

PureCircle is listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market under the ticker
symbol: PURE

For more information on PureCircle visit: www.purecircle.com


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The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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REG-PureCircle Limited Issuance of Options

10.11.2008

RNS Number : 7827H

PureCircle Limited

10 November 2008

PureCircle Limited

("PureCircle or the Company")

Issuance of Options under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

The Company announces that on 10 November 2008 the Board of PureCircle approved
the issuance of Options over a total of 1,690,500 new shares at Option exercise
price of £nil per share to key employees including Executive Directors.

As and when the Options vest, they will be satisfied out of the issue of new
shares in the Company in line with the terms of the LTIP approved in June 2008.

The Non-Executive Directors consider the Plan and these awards to be appropriate
in order to recruit, retain and motivate key employees on a basis aligned fully
with shareholders.

The 1,690,500 Options issued vest over a period of up to three years and are
subject to the following performance conditions:

 

No. of optionsVesting periodPerformance condition
80,000ImmediateNone
80,00031/10/2009Continued employment
80,00031/10/2010Continued employment
391,75031/10/2009Share price to exceed £2.22
391,75031/10/2010Share price to exceed £3.88
667,00031/10/2011Share price to exceed £3.88**
1,690,500  


**The Options that vest on 31 October 2011 vest on a sliding scale. The
Company's share price needs to exceed £2.22 for any Options to vest. At £2.22,
30% of the award vests, increasing to 100% at £3.88 on a straight line basis.

Of the total Options issued, 325,000 are granted to Executive Directors of the
Company. All these Options vest on 31 October 2011 and are subject to the share
price condition noted above. The Executive Directors are as follows:


Director Number of Options granted
Magomet Malsagov 200,000
Peter Milsted 125,000


10 November 2008


Enquiries:

PureCircle
Magomet Malsagov, Chief Executive +603 2093 3333
William Mitchell, Finance Director +44 7974 005163

RFC Corporate Finance (NOMAD) +61 8 94802500
Steve Allen
Damien Kelly

College Hill +44 20 74572020
Mark Garraway



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The company news service from the London Stock Exchange 

 

 

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REG-PureCircle Limited Exercise of Options

07.11.2008RNS Number : 6943H

PureCircle Limited

07 November 2008

PureCircle Limited

("PureCircle or the Company")

Exercise of Options by Executive Director

PureCircle announces that on 7 November 2008 William Mitchell, the Group Finance
Director exercised a further 120,000 Options that had been issued to him under
the terms of the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan.

The Options, which vested on 1 November 2008, had a strike price of US$1.00 per
share.

The 120,000 Options were satisfied by a transfer from the Company's existing
treasury shares.

7 November 2008

Enquiries:


PureCircle Tel: +603 2093 9333
Magomet Malsagov, Chief Executive
William Mitchell, Finance Director

RFC Corporate Finance (NOMAD) Tel: +61 8 94802500
Steve Allen
Damien Kelly

College Hill Tel: +44 20 74572020
Mark Garraway
Robert Pugsley



This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

 
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Exercise of Share Options

07.11.2008PureCircle announces that on 7 November 2008 William Mitchell, the Group Finance Director exercised a further 120,000 Options that had been issued to him under the terms of the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan.

The Options, which vested on 1 November 2008, had a strike price of US$1.00 per share. The 120,000 Options were satisfied by a transfer from the Company's existing treasury shares.

7 November 2008

Enquiries:

PureCircle Tel: +603 2093 9333
Magomet Malsagov, Chief Executive
William Mitchell, Finance Director

RFC Corporate Finance (NOMAD) Tel: +61 8 9480 2500
Steve Allen
Damien Kelly

College Hill Tel: +44 20 7457 2020
Mark Garraway
Robert Pugsley

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Dealings in Shares

17.10.2008PureCircle has been notified of the following purchase of shares on market by a Director and his wife on 16 October 2008.

Director: Mr Paul Selway-Swift

No. of shares purchased Price per share

10,000 £1.50
32,000 £1.505

17 October 2008

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Board Change

13.10.2008PureCircle announces that Mr Sunny Verghese, currently an alternate Director of the Company, has been appointed a non-executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.

Mr Verghese, who is CEO of Olam International, replaces Mr Kuok Khoon Hong, who is CEO of Wilmar International and who has resigned with effect from today.

Olam Wilmar International Holdings (OWIH), a joint venture between Olam International and Wilmar International, owns 20% of the ordinary shares of the Company.

Enquiries:

College Hill

Mark Garraway, +44 20 7457 2020

RFC Corporate Finance Ltd

Stephen Allen, +61 8 9480 2500

13 October 2008

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Board Change

13.10.2008PureCircle announces that Mr Sunny Verghese, currently an alternate Director of the Company, has been appointed a non-executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.

Mr Verghese, who is CEO of Olam International, replaces Mr Kuok Khoon Hong, who is CEO of Wilmar International and who has resigned with effect from today.

Olam Wilmar International Holdings (OWIH), a joint venture between Olam International and Wilmar International, owns 20% of the ordinary shares of the Company.

Enquiries:

College Hill

Mark Garraway, +44 20 7457 2020

RFC Corporate Finance Ltd

Stephen Allen, +61 8 9480 2500

13 October 2008

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Results for the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2008

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