Possible Take Over Offer31 Jan 2011 12:17
RNS Number : 3700A
Dawson Holdings PLC
31 January 2011

For immediate release
Dawson Holdings PLC ("Dawson Holdings" or "Company")
Statement regarding share price movement
The board of directors of Dawson Holdings (the "Board") notes the recent rise in the share price of the Company. The Board confirms that it is in preliminary discussions which may or may not lead to an offer being made for the entire issued share capital of the Company. These discussions are at an early stage and there can be no certainty that an offer will be forthcoming or as to the terms on which such an offer might be made. The Board, which is being advised by KPMG Corporate Finance, will make a further announcement when appropriate.
Rule 2.10 disclosure:
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Company confirms that it has 71,779,684 issued ordinary shares of 1 pence each admitted to trading with an International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) of GB0002584562.
In addition, the Company has 25,623,586 issued non-voting B ordinary shares of 1 pence each which are unlisted.
Enquiries:
Dawson Holdings PLC Tel: +44 20 3167 4100
Hugh Cawley