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Oriental Rise Holding Limited Signs Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire Daohe and Minji

Potential Strategic Acquisitions to Strengthen Vertical Integration and Expand Distribution Capabilities

NINGDE, China, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oriental Rise Holdings Limited (鈥淥riental Rise鈥� or the 鈥淐ompany鈥�) (NASDAQ: ORIS), an integrated tea supplier in mainland China, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (鈥淟OI鈥�) to acquire 100 percent of the equity interests of Fujian Daohe Tea Technology Co., Ltd. (鈥淒aohe鈥�) and Ningde Minji Tea Co., Ltd. (鈥淢inji,鈥� and together with Daohe, the 鈥淭argets鈥�), both leading tea distributors in China. The LOI marks a significant step in Oriental Rise鈥檚 strategy to expand and diversify its portfolio within China鈥檚 fast-growing consumer goods and wellness sectors. The Company will now begin comprehensive due diligence on the Targets and work toward negotiating a definitive acquisition agreement. The LOI is non-binding, and either party may terminate discussions at any time.

Fujian Daohe, known for its premium tea products, advanced processing technology, and deep-rooted sourcing capabilities in China鈥檚 renowned tea-producing regions, brings unparalleled strength in product innovation and supply chain integration. Ningde Minji, which focuses on tea distribution with nationwide coverage including both online and offline sales channels.

By combining Oriental Rise鈥檚 capital strength, brand awareness, and broader strategic vision with the target鈥檚 heritage in tea culture, regional production footprint, and established distribution network, the Company is poised to unlock significant synergies across R&D, distribution, and branding. This integration is expected to enable the development of high-margin, value-added tea-based products tailored to dynamic market conditions, while also enhancing supply chain resilience and expanding scalable market access. Ultimately, it positions Oriental Rise to become a leading player in China鈥檚 tea industry.

The contemplated acquisition aligns with Oriental Rise鈥檚 long-term strategy to broaden its tea distribution footprint in China and strengthen vertical integration. By integrating its existing operations with the target鈥檚 mature distribution channels, the Company expects to accelerate revenue growth, capture additional market share, and further improve operational efficiency.

鈥淭he signing of this LOI is an exciting step toward strengthening our position as a leading integrated tea supplier in China, the largest tea consumer market in the world. Bringing Daohe and Minji into the Oriental Rise family would significantly expand our distribution capabilities, customer base, and supply-chain efficiency, resulting in added value to our business and shareholders,鈥� said Mr. Dezhi Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Oriental Rise. 鈥淲e remain committed to delivering premium tea products while pursuing opportunities that create sustainable value for our shareholders. This potential transaction aligns perfectly with our vertical-integration strategy鈥攆rom cultivation and processing to distribution and retail鈥攁nd positions us to meet the evolving demands of consumers worldwide. We are optimistic about finalizing our talks with Daohe and Minji and reaching a successful agreement.鈥�

About Oriental Rise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ORIS)

Oriental Rise Holding Limited is an integrated supplier of tea products in mainland China. Our major tea products include (i) primarily-processed tea consisting of white tea and black tea, and (ii) refined white tea and black tea. Our business operations are vertically integrated, covering cultivation, processing of tea leaves and the sale of tea products to tea business operators (such as wholesale distributors) and end-user retail customers in mainland China. We operate tea gardens located in Zherong County, Ningde City in Fujian Province of mainland China. For more information, visit the Company's website at聽.

Forward-Looking Statements

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