With reference to the stock exchange announcements on 1 March 2016 and 3 March 2016. Marine Harvest has decided to reduce its manning in Marine Harvest Chile by up to 500 employees due to the recent algal bloom and poor results over the last year. Marine Harvest will revert with a complete restructuring plan of Marine Harvest Chile in connection with the first quarter results release on 11 May. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This announcement is distributed by GlobeNewswire on behalf of GlobeNewswire clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Marine Harvest ASA via GlobeNewswire [HUG#2002202]