Transaction in Own Shares

26 Nov 2008 12:26

EFG-Hermes Holding S.A.E. Announcement

EFG-Hermes announces its Intention to Buy up to 5 million Treasury Shares

EFG-Hermes Holding Company has notified the Egyptian Capital Market Authority of its intention to buy up to 5 million treasury shares during the period starting today November 26th 2008 to December 25th 2008. This comes after the announcement of the completion of the buyback of 10 million shares (intention announced on 25th September 2008), the subsequent completion of the buyback of a further 5 million shares (intention announced on 23rd October 2008) and the subsequent completion of the buyback of a further 5 million shares (intention announced on 17th November 2008).

Dina Al-SonbatyExecutive DirectorCorporate Strategy and Investor Relationsdsonbaty@efg-hermes.com