Download Sell-down of Paris Orléans` holding in DBR

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Paris, 2 November 2010
Sell-down of Paris Orléans' holding in DBR
Amid the reorganisation of its shareholding structure, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (DBR)
has proposed to Paris Orléans the opportunity to divest its 23.5% holding in DBR.
As a shareholder of DBR, Paris Orléans has supported the development of the Company
since the mid 1980's. Today, by accepting DBR's offer, Paris Orléans is keen to take
advantage of this exit opportunity at an attractive price while realising a significant capital gain,
i.e. about €18m.
This transaction will be structured as a capital reduction to the unique benefit of Paris Orléans.
About Domaines Barons de Rothschild
In Bordeaux, DBR is the owner of Château Duhart-Milon, Château Rieussec, Château
l’Évangile and Château Paradis Casseuil.
In addition, DBR is in charge of managing and marketing the distribution of Château Lafite and
other wines and alcohols via its trading business line - namely DBR-Distribution.
Paris Orléans is a French public limited company (Société anonyme) with a Management Board and
a Supervisory Board and share capital of €64,747,030 - Paris Registry of Companies (RCS) no. 302 519 228 Registered office: 23 bis, avenue de Messine 75008 PARIS - www.paris-orleans.com
Paris Orléans is listed on the Eurolist of Euronext Paris - Compartment B
ISIN Code : FR0000031684 - MNEMO : PAOR
Contact: +33 1 53 77 65 10 - [email protected]