P R E S S R E L E A S E

Europoort/Rotterdam, 22 October 2013

T A L K S O N P O S S I B L E T A K E - O V E R H E S B E H E E R

HES Beheer confirmed in its press release dated 13 September that it was engaged in talks with a party which had indicated that it might be interested in acquiring all the company's shares in issue and, in that context, would explore the possibility of making a public offer. This may or may not result in a public offer being made. Today, HES Beheer confirms that this is a private equity party or an existing portfolio company of a private equity party.
Further announcements will be made if and when required. H.E.S. Beheer N.V.

Note for editors

For further information, contact Ms. E.L. Groenendijk, Director Special Projects, tel. +31 (0)181 258 153, e-mail e.groenendijk@hesbeheer.nl

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