Jamaica Broilers Group Limited (JBG) has advised that it has entered into an agreement on July 17, 2013, to acquire a leading producer and broker of broiler hatching eggs in the United States of America. This acquisition, if concluded, is expected to result in the doubling of JBG`s fertile egg production output in the United States. Completion of the acquisition, which is subject to certain conditions, is expected to be within forty-five (45) days. Under the terms of the transaction, the purchase price is to remain confidential until completion.

GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has advised that Mr. Gordon Sharp retired from the board of directors effective July 23, 2013, in accordance with GK`s Articles.

Guarding Holdings Limited (GHL) has advised that Guardian Life of the Caribbean (GLOC) and Guardian General Insurance Limited (GGIL) have been affirmed with the financial strength rating (FSR) of `A-"(Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of `a-` for 2012. GHL, the publicly traded holding company for both GLOC and GGIL, was also affirmed the ICR of `bbb-`. The outlook of all rating has been determined as stable.

The Board of Directors of Supreme Ventures Limited will consider the payment of an interim dividend at a meeting to be held on August 2, 2013.

The Board of Directors of Pan-Jamaican Investment Trust Limited will consider the payment of a second interim dividend at a meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2013.

The Board of Directors of GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has declared an interim dividend of $0.78 per share payable on September 30, 2013 to shareholders on record as at September 11, 2013. The ex-dividend date is September 9, 2013.

The Board of Directors of National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) has declared an interim dividend of $0.08 per share payable on August 26, 2013 to shareholders on record as at August 13, 2013. The ex-dividend date is August 9, 2013. NCBJ has released its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended June 30, 2013.

The Board of Directors of Carreras Limited has declared an interim dividend of $1.00 per share payable on August 28, 2013 to shareholders on record as at August 14, 2013. The ex-dividend date is August 12, 2013.

Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) has advised that Ms. Eutrice Carrington has retired from the Board of Directors of TCL effective June 20, 2013.