NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH OFFERS OR SALES WOULD BE

PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Eden Springs announces offering of €210 million Floating Rate Senior Secured Notes due 2019

April 10, 2014 – Eden Springs announced today the launch of an offering of €210 million floating rate senior secured notes by Hydra Dutch Holdings 2 B.V., a company held by investment funds affiliated with Rhône and by company management. The net proceeds of the notes will be used to refinance existing indebtedness and to repay a portion of the company’s shareholder loans.

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This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities in any jurisdiction. In particular, this press release does not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in the United States or any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

The securities have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the issuer and that will contain detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial statements. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135e under the Securities Act.

No action has been taken in any jurisdiction (including the United States) by Eden Springs that would result in a public offering of the notes or the possession, circulation or distribution of any offering circular or any other material relating to Eden Springs or the notes in any jurisdiction where action for such purpose is required.

This press release may include projections and other “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any such projections or statements reflect the current views of Eden Springs or its subsidiaries about further events and financial performance. No assurances can be given that such

events or performance will occur as projected and actual results may differ materially from these projections.

In member states of the European Economic Area, this press release (and any offer of the securities referred to herein if made subsequently) is only addressed to and directed at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive.

In the United Kingdom, this communication is directed only at (i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Order”) or (ii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2) of the Order or (iv) persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the “FSMA”)) in connection with the issue or sale of any notes may otherwise be lawfully communicated or caused to be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). In the United Kingdom, any investment activity to which this communication relates will only be available to, and will only be engaged with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.

In connection with the issuance of the notes, the stabilizing manager (or any person acting on behalf of the stabilizing manager) may over-allot notes or effect transactions with a view to supporting the market price of the notes at a level higher than that which might otherwise prevail. However, there is no assurance that the stabilizing manager (or any person acting on behalf of the stabilizing manager) will undertake stabilization action. Any stabilization action may begin on or after the date on which adequate public disclosure of the terms of the offer of the notes is made and, if begun, may be ended at any time, but it must end no later than the earlier of 30 days after the issue date of the notes and 60 days after the date of the allotment of the notes. Any stabilization action or over-allotment must be conducted by the stabilizing manager (or person acting on behalf of the stabilizing manager) in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.