The board of directors of C.P. POKPHAND CO. LTD. announced that Mr. Damrongdej Chalongphuntarat, an executive director of the company, passed away on January 24, 2012. On behalf of the company, the directors of the company would like to express their deepest sorrow for the departure of Mr. Damrongdej and convey their condolences to his family. The directors of the company would also like to express their sincere appreciation to Mr. Damrongdej for his valuable contribution to the company. His responsibilities will be temporarily taken up by other executive directors of the company.