The French Competition Authority Approved the Acquisition of Foncière De Paris by Gecina

Regulatory News:

Gecina (Paris:GFC) announces that it has received merger control clearance today from the French Competition Authority for its proposed acquisition of Foncière de Paris.

Gecina's public offer for Foncière de Paris securities is therefore no longer subject to competition clearance. The offer is described in detail in the draft offer document filed within the French Market Authority ("AMF") on June 21^st 2016 (D&I 216 C1443 in addition to D&I 216C1164 of May 19^th 2016), and remains subject to review by the AMF.

Gecina, a leading real estate group

Gecina owns, manages and develops property holdings worth 12.9 billion euros at December 31, 2015, with 90% located in the Paris Region. The Group is building its business around France’s leading office portfolio and a diversification division with residential assets, student residences and healthcare facilities. Gecina has put sustainable innovation at the heart of its strategy to create value, anticipate its customers' expectations and invest while respecting the environment, thanks to the dedication and expertise of its staff.

Gecina is a French real estate investment trust (SIIC) listed on Euronext Paris, and is part of the SBF 120, Euronext 100, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe and World, Stoxx Global ESG Leaders and Vigeo indices. In line with its commitments to the community, Gecina has created a company foundation, which is focused on protecting the environment and supporting all forms of disability.

www.gecina.fr

Disclaimer

This press release has been prepared for information purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to purchase or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to sell or exchange any securities of Foncière de Paris, or an offer to purchase or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to sell or exchange any securities of Gecina.
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Pursuant to French laws and regulations, the public tender offer and the draft offer document of Gecina, which sets out the terms and conditions of the public tender offer, remain subject to review by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers. Investors and shareholders in France are strongly advised to read the draft offer document referenced in this press release and any amendments and supplements to such document as it contains important information regarding the contemplated transaction and related matters.

The draft offer document is available on the websites of Gecina (www.gecina.fr) and the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (www.amf-france.org) and a copy can be obtained free of charge from Gecina (14-16, rue des Capucines - 75002 Paris) and Goldman Sachs (5, avenue Kleber - 75116 Paris).

Neither Gecina, its shareholders or their respective advisers or representatives accept any liability for the use of this press release by any person or its content, or more generally in relation to this press release.

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