The owner will accelerate the ongoing internationalization of SAMSON AGRO and the development of the Danish trading and service company Samson Agrolize.

New national fertilizer laws in Europe's major agricultural countries call for SAMSON's well-known techniques for applying natural fertilizers in an efficient and sustainable way, and therefore it is timely to put strong resources into strengthening the ongoing internationalization of Samson.

After a period as Chairman of SAMSON AGRO & Agrolize, as part of the smooth generational change, Mikael Glerup now outlines his vision for the role SAMSON will play in the efficient and environmentally friendly application of natural fertilizers in Denmark and internationally.

To strengthen the Board of Directors of SAMSON AGRO & Agrolize with competencies and networks within agriculture both nationally and internationally, as well as to support the management and fulfill the shareholders' ambitions, Christian Junker becomes the new Chairman of the companies.

New national fertilizer laws in Europe's major agricultural countries call for SAMSON's well-known techniques for applying natural fertilizers in an efficient and sustainable way, and therefore it is timely to put strong resources into strengthening the ongoing internationalization of Samson.

Accommodating the very different storage and application methods and cultivation traditions across Europe's agricultural countries requires significant investment. Therefore, volume and revenue must be increased to a new and higher level.

SAMSON AGRO operates in an internationally fragmented segment of the agricultural machinery sector that needs significant future consolidation. SAMSON has a significant role to play here.

The ambitions of SAMSON AGRO will be supported by continued investment in building a highly rational and efficient production of high quality.

The ambitions of Samson Agrolize will also be strengthened through continued investment in building a highly professional sales and service organization.

Christian Junker handed over the baton to his successor in 2017 after 30 successful years as CEO of Danish Agro. Christian will now focus on sharing his extensive board experience, and therefore it is with great pleasure that Christian has agreed to become chairman of the Samson companies, says current chairman Mikael Glerup. Christian has in-depth knowledge of the agricultural sector and its framework conditions both in Denmark and internationally. In addition, he possesses the knowledge and experience needed for SAMSON to become the leading player on the international stage," Mikael Glerup concludes.

Further information: Mikael Glerup, 4045 3666 or Christian Junker, 2030 5101