Transaction in Own Shares

6 November 2012

Origo Partners PLC

Transaction in Own Shares 

Origo Partners ("Origo" or the "Company") today announces that, pursuant to the share buyback programme of up to US$1.5 million announced on 30 October 2012, the Company purchased 2,876,687 ordinary shares on 2 November at a price of 12.5 pence per share.

Purchased shares will be cancelled by the Company and shares will not carry voting or dividend distribution rights.

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Notes to editors:

Origo is an AIM-listed private equity investor and strategic consultancy business which provides its shareholders with exposure to China-linked investment opportunities.

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.

Origo invests directly in high growth Chinese companies as well as in companies based around the world with significant exposure to Chinese export markets.