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Ref: GH/SPICO/2015 Swissport Tanzania Plc

Da te: 27th November 2015 Head Office


Terminal II
Julius Nyerere International Airport
P. O. Box 18043,
Dar Es Salaam

Phone: +255 22 2844 610


Fax: +255 22 2844343
E-mail: Dar.Info@swissport.com

Chief Executive Officer


Dar Es Salaam Stock Exchange
P. O. Box 70081
Dar Es Salaam

Dear Sir,

REF: ACQUISITION OF SWISSPORT INTERNATIONAL BY THE CHINESE


HNA GROUP.

We would like to clarify on the news appearing in various newspapers in


relation to the captioned topic.

On 30th July 2015 PAI Partners SAS (“PAI Partners”) agreed to the sale of
Swissport Group (“Swissport”) to the Chinese HNA Group Co. Ltd. (“HNA
Group”). The transaction was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors
of both, the HNA Group and PAI Partners, and is expected to close by the end
of this year, subject to regulatory approval by the relevant authorities.

Swissport, the world´s largest ground and cargo handling company, will
remain as a standalone business within the HNA Group, complementing the
conglomerate´s existing core activities including aviation, airport management,
logistics and tourism.

Please be assured that Swissport customers can continue to rely on the same
high quality service levels going forward. The Swissport management team is
very much looking forward to working with the HNA Group and to continue
strengthening the Swissport network around the globe.

As you may be aware, Swissport International own 51% stake in Swissport


Tanzania PLC while the remaining stake is traded at the Dar es Salaam Stock
Exchange and as such the transaction is not going to affect the company’s
ownership structure.

Certified according to:


ISO 9001:2008 QMS
ISO14001: 2004 EMS
At the moment, the Fair Competition Commission in Tanzania is investigating
reports on the acquisition of Swissport International by China HNA Group and
claims that the move will not have material effect on the market and has
issued a public notice to that effect.

We will be happy to clarify further should you have any specific question.

Yours Sincerely,

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC

Gaudence K. Temu
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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