Oslo (2009-06-04): Yara has today decided to launch a new US dollar
bond offering.


Yara launches its second 10-year US dollar bond offering pursuant to
rule 144A/Regulation S, subject to market conditions. Yara issued its
inaugural US dollar bond of 500 million US dollar in December 2004
with maturity in 2014. Yara intends to use the net proceeds of the
new issue to repay short term financing.



Contact


Torgeir Kvidal, Investor Relations
Telephone  (+47) 24 15 72 95
Cellular (+47) 91 33 98 32
E-mail torgeir.kvidal@yara.com

Jens Hofgaard, Yara Finance
Telephone  (+47) 24 15 74 99
Cellular    (+47) 91 38 97 93
E-mail jens.hofgaard@yara.com


Yara International ASA is a leading chemical company that converts
energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential
products for farmers and industrial customers. As the number one
global supplier of mineral fertilizers and agronomic solutions, we
help provide food for a growing world population. Our industrial
product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that
safeguard air and water purity and preserve food quality. Yara's
global workforce of more than 8,000 employees represents great
diversity and talent enabling Yara to remain a leading performer in
its industry.
www.yara.com


This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale
in the United States.  The securities referred to herein have not
been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States
or to or for the benefit of U.S. persons except pursuant to an
exemption from registration. Any offering of the Company's securities
will be made only by means of a prospectus/listing particulars that
will contain detailed information about the Company and its
management, as well as financial statements. There shall not be any
sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
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