DGAP-Adhoc: METRO AG confirms far advanced negotiations with Wumei Technology Group regarding a sale of a majority interest in METRO China

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METRO AG confirms far advanced negotiations with Wumei Technology Group regarding a sale of a majority interest in METRO China

11-Oct-2019 / 12:42 CET/CEST
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METRO AG ("METRO") is in far advanced negotiations with Wumei Technology Group, Inc. ("Wumei"), a leading retailer in China, on a strategic partnership regarding METRO's operations in China ("METRO China"). This partnership would include the sale of METRO's entire indirect participation in METRO China to a subsidiary of Wumei ("Buyer") for an enterprise value (100%) of approx. EUR 1.9 bn. The consideration would consist of (i) estimated net proceeds of approx. EUR 1.0 bn and (ii) a participation of METRO of approx. 20% in the Buyer as future holding company of METRO China.

The completion of the potential transaction would be subject to approval by regulatory authorities.

Contact:
METRO AG
Sabrina Ley
Director Investor Relations

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Language: English Company: METRO AG Metro-Straße 1 40235 Dusseldorf Germany Phone: +49 (0)211 6886-1524 Fax: +49 (0)211 6886-3759 E-mail: investorrelations@metro.de Internet: www.metroag.de ISIN: DE000BFB0019, DE000BFB0027 WKN: BFB001, BFB002 Indices: MDAX Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange EQS News ID: 889005
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