OREANDA-NEWS. January 18, 2010. Kernel Holding S.A. ("Kernel") is pleased to inform that, on 13 January 2010, it has entered into a call option agreement, providing Kernel the right to acquire a controlling interest in the Allseeds group of companies ("Allseeds"). All seeds is operating mainly in Ukraine in the production and export of vegetable oil. The production assets of Allseeds are crushing plants, grain silos and an oil transhipment and export terminal, all located in Ukraine. Kernel shall pay a cash consideration of USD 42 million for such controlling interest, subject to the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine's approval of the transaction and subject to Kernel's agreement to the result and findings of the due diligence presently in process.