Orascom Development Holding AG
EQS-Adhoc: Orascom Development Holding AG through its largest subsidiary in Egypt, Orascom Development Egypt (ODE) signs two final offers to divest non-core assets. Proceeds of the sale will reduce ODE's debt by c. CHF 55.2 million and generate inter...
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Orascom Development Holding AG through its largest subsidiary in Egypt, Orascom
Development Egypt (ODE) signs two final offers to divest non-core assets.
Proceeds of the sale will reduce ODE's debt by c. CHF 55.2 million and generate
interest savings of c. CHF 33.3 million till 2024.
26-Feb-2018 / 07:00 CET/CEST
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Press Release
Orascom Development Holding (ODH), through its largest subsidiary in Egypt,
Orascom Development Egypt (ODE) signs two final offers to divest non-core
assets. Proceeds of the sale will reduce ODE's debt by c. CHF 55.2 million and
generate interest savings of c. CHF 33.3 million till 2024.
Altdorf, February 26, 2018 - In line with the Group's strategy of enhancing its
balance sheet, ODH will dispose a number of non-core assets and will use the
proceeds to reduce its debt balance by c. CHF 55.2 million.
Accordingly, ODH's largest subsidiary in Egypt, Orascom Development Egypt (ODE)
has signed two final offers for the sale of 100% of its equity stake in Tamweel
Group and the sale of its stake in Makadi Gardens, Royal Azur and Club Azur and
a land plot in Makadi destination. All due diligence and related paperwork for
both deals have been finalized and their conclusion is now only pending on the
approval of ODE's general assembly meeting and regulatory entity approvals in
Egypt.
The first offer was signed with a consortium of international and local
investors for the sale of Tamweel Group at a valuation of up to CHF 15.9
million, 10% of which is variable based on Tamweel Group's 2018 performance.
This sale will enable us to deconsolidate its related debt of CHF 60.9 million
as of 30.9.2017.
The second offer was signed with Meeting Point International Egypt, the Egyptian
subsidiary of FTI Group, for the sale of our stake in the three hotels (Makadi
Gardens, Royal Azur and Club Azur) and a land plot in Makadi destination for an
enterprise value of CHF 49.7 million.
The proceeds of the above-mentioned sales together with excess accumulated
operational cash is geared towards reducing the debt by c. CHF 55.2 million.
This will result in interest savings of c. CHF 33.3 million in the aggregate
till 2024 and will allow us to reach more favorable debt ratios. In parallel, we
are in negotiations with the banks to further optimize our repayment schedule.
About Orascom Development Holding (ODH)
Orascom Development Holding (ODH) is a leading developer of fully integrated
destinations that include hotels, private villas and apartments, leisure
facilities such as golf courses, marinas and supporting infrastructure. Orascom
Development's diversified portfolio of destinations is spread over seven
jurisdictions (Egypt, UAE, Oman, Switzerland, Morocco, Montenegro and United
Kingdom), with primary focus on touristic destinations. The Group currently
operates ten destinations; five in Egypt (El Gouna, Taba Heights, Fayoum Makadi,
and Harram City), The Cove in the United Arab Emirates, Jebel Sifah and Hawana
Salalah in Oman, Luštica Bay in Montenegro and Andermatt in Switzerland. The
shares of Orascom Development Holding (ODH) are listed on the SIX Swiss
Exchange.
Contact for Investors:
Sara El Gawahergy
Head of Investor Relations
Tel: +202 246 18961
Tel: +41 418 74 17 11
Email:ir@orascomdh.com
Contact for Media Relations:
Philippe Blangey
Partner
Dynamics Group AG
Tel: +41 432 68 32 35
Email:prb@dynamicsgroup.ch
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Language: English
Company: Orascom Development Holding AG
Gotthardstraße 12
6460 Altdorf
Switzerland
Phone: +41 41 874 17 17
Fax: +41 41 874 17 07
E-mail: ir@orascomdh.com
Internet: www.orascomdh.com
ISIN: CH0038285679
Valor: A0NJ37
Listed: SIX Swiss Exchange
End of Announcement EQS Group News Service
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