OPP.L Regulatory News (OPP)

1 March 2013

Origo Partners plc

Notice of General Meeting and Convertible Zero Dividend Preference

Shares' Class Meeting

Following the announcement by Origo Partners plc ("Origo" or the "Company") on 20 February 2013 in connection with proposed changes to the terms of the Company's existing Convertible Zero Dividend Preference Shares ("C-ZDPs") (together the "Proposals"), Origo has today posted a circular to shareholders which includes notices convening a shareholders' general meeting (a "General Meeting") and a separate meeting of holders of the C-ZDPs (a "Class Meeting").

In order to give effect to the Proposals, the Board is seeking to amend and replace the existing articles of association of the Company. The Proposals require the approval at the General Meeting and at the Class Meeting, in each case by way of a resolution passed by a majority of 75 per cent or more of the eligible voting shares.

The General Meeting and Class Meeting are being convened on 18 March, 2013 at 10.00 am and 10.15 am respectively and will be held at 4th Floor, 1 Circular Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 3NZ. Forms of proxy are enclosed with the circular.

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About Origo Partners PLC

Origo is an established private equity investor and strategic consultancy business, which provides its shareholders with exposure to growth opportunities and private equity returns based on the China growth story.

Origo's business model is to generate capital gains from private equity investment in growth companies from which it also generates fees for consultancy services related to further fundraisings, M&A and strategic development. 

Origo has a significant portfolio of investments in a range of industrial sectors, including metals and mining, agriculture, renewable energy/clean tech and technology, telecom and media.