The European Commission Fines Several Companies For Anticompetitive Practices In The Choline Chloride Sector For Animal Feed

Brussels, December 9, 2004 – UCB has just been informed today on the decision of the European Commission to fine the company EUR 10.38 million for its participation in anticompetitive practices in the choline chloride market, also called vitamin B4, an additive used in animal feed.

These charges are old and involve chemical activities that are no longer part of the Group.

UCB will analyze the decision of going in appeal. Due to UCB existing provisions, this fine should have no impact on UCB's results.