Symphony International : Transaction in Own Shares

16 October 2017

Symphony International Holdings Limited

Purchase of Own Shares

Symphony International Holdings Limited ('Symphony' or the 'Company') (LSE: SIHL) announces that on 13 October 2017, the Company purchased 3,500,000 ordinary shares at a price of US$0.835 per share for cancellation.

Following this purchase and cancellation of shares, the Company's issued share capital will consist of 488,785,713 ordinary shares. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 488,785,713. The Company does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury.

The figure of 488,785,713 may be used by shareholders and others with notification obligations as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

For further information:

Symphony Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.:

Anil Thadani +65 6536 6177

Numis Securities Limited:

Hugh Jonathan

Nathan Brown +44 (0)20 7260 1000

About Symphony

Symphony is a London listed strategic investment company that invests in consumer businesses, which are principally in Asia. It offers a way for investors to gain exposure to the rising disposable incomes and wealth in fast growing economies. Symphony's objective is to provide superior capital growth by investing in high quality companies and forming long-term business partnerships with talented entrepreneurs. Symphony is managed by Symphony Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd., which has a team of investment professionals with a broad range of expertise - many of them have been working in Asia for more than 25 years. For more information, please visit our website at www.symphonyasia.com

No representation or warranty is made by the Company as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this announcement and no liability will be accepted for any loss arising from its use.

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction. All investments are subject to risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decisions.

This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. The Company's securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. There will be no public offer of securities in the United States.

The Company and the Investment Manager are not associated or affiliated with any other fund managers whose names include 'Symphony', including, without limitation, Symphony Financial Partners Co., Ltd.

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