C&C Group Regulatory News (CCR)

C&C Group plc

Statement re Scrip Dividend Result

2017 Interim Dividend - Scrip Alternative

14 December 2016

C&C Group plc (the "Company") announces that, pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Company's Scrip Dividend Scheme, 1,142,613 new fully paid ordinary shares of €0.01 each ("New Shares") have been allotted to shareholders who elected to receive New Shares in lieu of cash in respect of the interim dividend for the year ended 28 February 2017 to be paid on 16 December 2016.

Application has been made for admission of the New Shares to (a) the Official Lists of the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority and (b) trading on the Main Securities Market of the Irish Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange's market for listed securities. Admission is expected to become effective and dealings in the New Shares to commence on 16 December 2016.

 Enquiries:

Contact:

David Johnston

Company Secretary

C&C Group plc

Telephone: +353 1 5063900