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DGAP-Adhoc: Orascom Development Holding AG: Orascom Development intends to divest its stakes in select non-core assets in Egypt with a potential valuation range of CHF 110 - 130 million

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25.05.2014 17:09

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Press Release

Orascom Development intends to divest its stakes in select non-core assets
in Egypt with a potential valuation range of CHF 110 - 130 million

Altdorf/Cairo, 25 May 2014 - Since mid 2013, Orascom Development Holding AG
(Orascom Development) has implemented a number of structural reforms. One
key element of this major restructuring program is the re-focusing of the
Group's business activities on the core operations in Egypt, Montenegro and
Oman.

Against this backdrop, Orascom Development, through its Egyptian subsidiary
Orascom Hotels & Development (OHD) and other subsidiaries in Egypt, signed
a memorandum of understanding on May 24th 2014 with Egyptian Resorts
Company (ERC) to divest its majority stakes in select non-core assets in
Egypt. The portfolio of assets targeted for sale includes three to four
hotels and a significant undeveloped land bank in the Sahl Hasheesh area on
the Red Sea. This portfolio, however, does not include any assets of the
Group's flagship destination El Gouna.

Pending an independent financial valuation, the transaction value is
estimated at CHF 110 - 130 million. ERC will pay for the transaction using
cash proceeds from a capital increase and any remaining balance via issuing
shares in ERC to Orascom. Depending on the outcome of the capital increase,
the Group's ownership stake in ERC could increase over the current level of
4.5%, making it the largest single investor in ERC.

ERC is a leading Egyptian master developer of international standard resort
communities, and is listed on the Egyptian stock exchange (EGX: EGTS.CA).
Importantly, ERC is also one of the most actively traded companies on the
EGX, which broadens the Group's strategic flexibility.

ERC and Orascom Development have a proven track record of working together
in Sahl Hasheesh, where ERC and Orascom Development's subsidiary Orascom
Development and Management (ODM) previously worked closely together on the
launch of the Sawari project, a 2.5 million square meter marina and luxury
residential development.

Subject to ERC's final board and ordinary general meeting of the
shareholders and other Egyptians regulatory approvals, Orascom Development
expects the transaction to close within five to seven months.

About Orascom Development Holding AG

Orascom Development 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 eight
jurisdictions (Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Switzerland, Morocco, Montenegro
and United Kingdom), with primary focus on touristic destinations and
budget housing. The Group currently operates eight destinations; four in
Egypt El Gouna, Taba Heights, Haram City and Makadi, The Cove in United
Arab Emirates , Jebel Sifah and Salalah Beach in Oman and Andermatt in
Switzerland. Orascom Development has a dual listing, with a primary listing
on the SIX Swiss Exchange and a secondary listing on the EGX Egyptian
Exchange.

Contact for Investors:
Sara El Gawahergy
Director of Investor Relations
Tel: +20 224 61 89 61
Tel: +41 418 74 17 11
Email:  ir@orascomdh.com


Contact Media Relations 
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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

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