Board of Director’s proposal regarding the dividend distribution has been approved at the Assembly General Meeting held today. Accordingly, distribution of gross cash dividends of TL13,365,000 (or net dividend per share of TL0.059399) will start on May 31, 2013.

Mehmet Kutman, Chairman of the Group, indicated that due to legal restrictions on distributions, the Company could not pay dividends in the past; however, these restrictions were lifted at the end of 2012. He emphasized that GIH aimed to continue with regular dividend payments in line with the Company’s cash management and investment strategy, and hopefully meet investor expectations regarding dividend distributions.

According to Mr. Kutman, the Company will commence the construction of the Şırnak Thermal Power Plant in 2013. The Port Division is continuing with its solid performance in its existing operations while remaining interested in acquiring a number of ports in the Mediterranean basin, particulary Greece as well as in some African and Central American destinations. Finally, Mr Kutman reminded that GIH’s share at Global Ports Holding (GPH) was restored back to 100% in early 2013 and an investment bank was mandated to evaluate strategic alternatives for GIH’s investment in GPH, including the sale of GPH shares or port assets in whole or in part.

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About GIH
Global Yatırım Holding A.Ş. (Global Investment Holdings) was regrouped as a holding company on October 2004 (www.globalyatirim.com.tr) to hold a diversified portfolio of investments in a number of businesses, including infrastructure, real estate, energy, and financial services. Global Investment Holdings is listed on the Borsa Istanbul (as GLYHO.IS) and utilizes its experience in the finance sector, for industrial business opportunities

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