Origin Regulatory News (OGN)

Director's Shareholding

15 October 2014

Origin Enterprises plc ("Origin" or "the Company") was informed today that Imelda Hurley purchased 10,000 Ordinary Shares on 15 October 2014 at a price of €7.90 per Ordinary Share. Following this transaction Imelda Hurley is interested in 10,000 Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 0.01% of the Company's issued share capital, excluding treasury shares.

In addition under the Origin Enterprises plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2012, Imelda Hurley holds an award over 100,000 ordinary shares. The benefits arising with respect to these awards, which carry a total subscription price of the current market value of the interests awarded, will be in accordance with the Long Term Incentive Plan 2012 and calculated by reference to the financial performance of Origin over the three year period to 31 July 2017.

ENDS

Enquiries:

Mr. Pat Morrissey +353 (0)1 612 1259

Company Secretary

Origin Enterprises plc

About Origin Enterprises plc

Origin Enterprises plc is a focused Agri-Services group providing on-farm advice and the supply of agri-inputs. The Group also has an investment in consumer foods. The Agri-Services business through its manufacturing and distribution operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Poland and Ukraine has leading market positions in the supply of specialist agronomy services, crop nutrition and feed ingredients. The Group is listed on the ESM and AIM markets of the Irish and London Stock Exchanges.

ESM ticker symbol: OIZ

AIM ticker symbol: OGN

Website: www.originenterprises.com