2013-01-10 14:11:30 -

Copeinca is currently considering a possible debt issuance, potentially in the
debt capital markets, to refinance its current financial debt. Copeinca will
issue more detailed disclosure in due course should it choose to pursue such a
refinancing.

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



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5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.




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