Orascom Development Holding AG
EQS-Adhoc: Orascom Development Holding AG: Free float in the Egyptian subsidiary Orascom Development Egypt (ODE) increased through sale of shares to strategic investors.
EQS Group-Ad-hoc: Orascom Development Holding AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Miscellaneous Orascom Development Holding AG: Free float in the Egyptian subsidiary Orascom Development Egypt (ODE) increased through sale of shares to strategic investors. 16-Apr-2018 / 07:00 CET/CEST Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 KR The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Press Release Free float in the Egyptian subsidiary Orascom Development Egypt (ODE) increased through sale of shares to strategic investors. Altdorf, April 16, 2018 - Orascom Development Holding (ODH) is pleased to announce that in line with the Group's strategy of enhancing its balance sheet and increasing the liquidity of the stock of its listed Egyptian subsidiary Orascom Development Egypt (ODE), ODH has successfully sold c. 18.2 million shares of ODE to a set of strategic investors through an accelerated book building process. The sale was executed on April 15, 2018. The proceeds of the sale of c. CHF 33.3 million will be used to finance the Group's expansion plans in Oman and Montenegro for the year, further diversifying the revenue contribution coming from our different destinations. CEO Khaled Bichara commented: "We are continuing to execute on our three-pillar strategy and this sale comes in line with our second pillar "strengthening our balance sheet" and in parallel increases the liquidity of ODE's stock. As previously communicated, this stake sale together with the 2.0% ESOP program that ODE will implement during 2018, will thus reduce ODH's stake in ODE to 74.59% allowing us to reach our 25% target free float goal for ODE. The successful execution of both transactions concludes the plans of ODH's board regarding the reduction of ODH's stake in ODE and there are no plans for a further sell-down in the foreseeable future." 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 Disclaimer & Cautionary Statement The information contained in this e-mail, its attachment and in any link to our website indicated herein is not for use within any country or jurisdiction or by any persons where such use would constitute a violation of law. If this applies to you, you are not authorized to access or use any such information. 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Persons requiring advice should consult an independent adviser. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of ad hoc announcement------------------------------------------------------ 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 674607 16-Apr-2018 CET/CEST