July 29 (Reuters) - CIMIC Group Ltd CIM.AX :
* SIGNED AN EXCLUSIVITY AGREEMENT AND IS IN ADVANCED NEGOTIATIONS WITH FUNDS ADVISED BY ELLIOTT ADVISORS (UK) LIMITED
* AGREEMENT REGARDING POTENTIAL INVESTMENT BY ELLIOTT INTO 50% OF SHARE CAPITAL OF THIESS
* EXPECTS ADVANCED NEGOTIATIONS WILL CONCLUDE IN COMING WEEKS WITH A SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
* EXPECTS ADVANCED NEGOTIATIONS TO CONCLUDE IN COMING WEEKS WITH A SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO REGULATORY APPROVALS