Rns...23 Sep 2014 15:40
23 September 2014
For immediate release
Greene King plc ("Greene King") discussions with Spirit Pub Company plc ("Spirit")
In light of recent speculation, the Board of Greene King confirms that it has approached the Board of Spirit in relation to a potential combination of the two companies.
In accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code, Greene King is required, by not later than 5.00 p.m. on 21 October 2014, either to announce a firm intention to make an offer for Spirit in accordance with Rule 2.7 of the Code or to announce that it does not intend to make an offer, in which case the announcement will be treated as a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. This deadline can be extended with the consent of the Panel in accordance with Rule 2.6(c) of the Code.
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the Code, Greene King confirms that as at the date of this announcement, it has in issue 219,002,994 ordinary shares of 12.5p each (excluding ordinary shares held in treasury). The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) of the ordinary shares is GB00B0HZP136.
A further announcement will be made in due course.
Finsbury
Philip Walters T: 020 7251 3801
E: philip.walters@finsbury.com
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