De Bilt, 24 December 2014 - Grontmij N.V., a listed consulting & engineering company with a strong European presence, today announces it successfully completed the divestment of its 24% stake in and associated receivables on the 'Ruimte voor Ruimte' sustainable development partnership to the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant. Today's announcement follows the press release of 26 September 2014 when Grontmij announced the intended divestment. The net proceeds amount to € 8,9 million, including accrued interest and an additional receivable provided in the fourth quarter. The sale is part of the selected divestment programme of Grontmij's 'Back on Track' strategy. The transaction will have a limited positive effect on Grontmij's result for 2014.

'Ruimte voor Ruimte' is a partnership with NIBC, BNG Gebiedsontwikkeling and the province of Noord-Brabant. Grontmij has been involved in 'Ruimte voor Ruimte' since 2001 both as partner and consultant.

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View the press release on our website:
http://www.grontmij.com/MediaCenter/Pages/Press-release-Grontmij-completes-sale-of-stake-in-Ruimte-voor-Ruimte-development-partnership.aspx.

For more information please contact:
Grontmij N.V., Frits Vervoort, Chief Financial Officer, T +31 888 11 55 40
Grontmij N.V., Julia Thate, Group Communications Manager a.i., T +31 888 11 52 45

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Note to editors
Grontmij is a leading European company in the Consulting & Engineering industry with world class expertise in the fields of energy, highways & roads, light rail, sustainable buildings and water. Our leading principle is Sustainability by Design. This enables our professionals to support clients in developing the built and natural environment. Established in 1915, Grontmij is listed on the NYSE Euronext stock exchange.


Press release - Grontmij completes sale of stake in Ruimte voor Ruimte:
http://hugin.info/143540/R/1883477/665204.pdf


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