Introduction | In reference to the announcement made by Tanmiah Food Company ("Tanmiah" or the "Company", 2281 on the Saudi Exchange) on 16-02-2023G corresponding to 25-07-1444H relating to the signing of a memorandum of understanding with MHP SE (LSE: MHPC), the leading international food and agrotech group, the Company is now announcing the signing of the shareholder agreement between Tanmiah's wholly owned subsidiary, Desert Hills Veterinary Services Company Ltd and MHP SE, to establish a joint venture. Building on the foundation laid by the Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year, this partnership will see DHV and MHP SE join forces to invest more than SAR 200 million in farming operations with the capacity of more than 1 million parent stock expected to produce approximately 175 million hatching eggs annually, a state-of-the-art hatchery and a poultry feed mill. DHV will hold a 55% stake, while MHP will have a 45% stake in the joint venture. The establishment of the joint venture remains subject to necessary regulatory approvals including the clearance by the General Authority for Competition of Saudi Arabia, and other applicable jurisdictions and authorizations. |