Ooredoo Maldives Announces IPO Launch on 30 April 2017

Ooredoo Maldives today announced its plans to proceed with a listing of its shares on the Maldives Stock Exchange. The offering will represent up to 40% of the company and is expected to open for subscription on 30th April 2017.

Ooredoo Maldives Plc. plans to offer the securities through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), which will be open to the Maldivian and international institutional investors, as well as retail investors. The listing reflects the extent of Ooredoo’s accomplishments in the Maldives and gives investors the opportunity to be part of its growth story.

His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani, Chairman of the Ooredoo Group, said: “As a fully integrated ICT solutions provider, Ooredoo Maldives has played a critical role in the development of the country’s telecommunications industry and is a key supporter of the government’s vision for Digital Maldives. We are now thrilled to further cement our commitment to the people of Maldives through the listing of shares on the local stock exchange and look forward to continuing our journey of digital empowerment and growth.”

Managing Director of Ooredoo Maldives, Mr. Vikram Sinha said: “Since day one, our growth in the Maldives was largely driven by the abundant support and encouragement from local communities. It gives me immense pleasure to invite them totake an active role in the company by becoming shareholdersand joining us as we move forward with our vision of enriching lives through digital innovation”.

Institutional and retail investors are invited to subscribe to 22,170,060 issued Ordinary Shares, which represent 15% of the issued Ordinary Shares, via an Offer for Sale at the Offer Price of MVR 30.00 per share. If the number of shares subscribed for exceeds 15% of the issued Ordinary Shares, Ooredoo will meet any additional demand up to the offered 59,120,160 issued Ordinary Shares which represent 40% of the Company.

Since its launch in 2005, Ooredoo has helped transform the telecommunication industry in the Maldives. With significant investments in both infrastructure and technologies, Ooredoo has enjoyed notable growth, especially over the past five years. This offer invites local and international investors to be part of Ooredoo’s solid growth story, and invest in the company’s continued efforts to bring digital empowerment to the people of Maldives.

Indicative* key dates:

• Opening of the subscription list: April 30, 2017
• Closure of the subscription list: May 28, 2017
• Expected date of allocation of offered shares: June 15, 2017
• Expected date of refunds: July 12, 2017
• Expected date of deposition of offered shares to Maldives Securities Depositary: July 17, 2017
• Expected date of commencement of trading: August 07, 2017

A copy of the Prospectus and other IPO related documents can be obtained online at http://ooredoo.mv/investors

*These dates are subject to change if the first day of Ramadan falls on a weekday in Maldives.