Cppgroup Regulatory News (CPP)

Response to press speculation

30 July 2013

CPPGroup Plc ("CPP or the "Group") notes recent press speculation concerning the long-term financing arrangements for the business.

As previously announced on 28 June 2013, the Group is engaged in advanced and constructive discussions with its existing lenders and certain Business Partners with a view to putting in place a long term funding plan for CPP. The Group has in place existing banking facilities which expire on 30th September 2013 and the Board will make further announcements when appropriate.

Enquiries:

CPPGroup Plc

Helen Spivey, Head of Corporate and Investor Communications

Tel: +44 (0) 1904 544 387

Media

Tulchan Communications

Martin Robinson

David Allchurch

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7353 4200