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

Europoort/Rotterdam, 31 January 2014

H E S B E H E E R A N D H E S T Y A C O N T I N U E E X C L U S I V E

N E G O T A T I O N S

H.E.S. Beheer N.V. ("the Company") announces that it has extended the period for exclusive discussions with Hestya Energy B.V. ("Hestya") regarding a possible public cash offer by Hestya or a new entity that is an affiliate of Hestya for all issued and outstanding shares of the Company from 31 January until 28 February 2014, subject to the irrevocable undertakings from certain major shareholders not expiring or being terminated before that date.
The discussions between the Company and Hestya are continuing. The Company expects to be able to give a further update at the end of February 2014.

H.E.S. Beheer N.V.

Note for editors

For further information, contact Ms Elly L. Groenendijk, Director Special Projects, tel. +31 (0)181 25 81 53, e-mail e.groenendijk@hesbeheer.nl

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