Alico Forms Special Committee of Board of Directors

On January 28, 2013, Atlantic Blue Group, Inc. ("Atlanticblue"), a holder of 50.6% of Alico's

common stock, informed Alico of their intention, in light of recent changes in the tax code relating to the sale of certain assets by "subchapter S corporations" such as ABG, to explore the potential sale of substantially all of their assets during the 2013 calendar year and, in connection therewith, to actively pursue the sale of their entire equity position in Alico to a strategic or financial buyer. Atlanticblue also filed an amended Schedule 13D with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2013 announcing their intentions. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has formed a Special Committee comprised of its independent Directors to explore working cooperatively with Atlanticblue, to investigate all transaction possibilities and to protect the interests of all shareholders. The Special Committee will retain the services of key financial and legal advisors to assist them in evaluating these possibilities. The Board of Directors also has recently amended its bylaws to provide for advance notice and related requirements in connection with shareholder