29 Nov 2021 07:00
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION.
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29 November 2021
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Response to press speculation
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Hammerson plc (the "Company") notes recent press speculation.
As highlighted at the Company's Half Year results in August, disposals of non-core assets remains a near-term priority to continue to strengthen the balance sheet, re-balance the portfolio and to enable the group to re-cycle capital for investment.
The Company confirms that it is in discussions on terms of a possible disposal of Silverburn, its flagship destination near Glasgow, which is held in a 50/50 JV with CPPIB.
There can be no certainty that a transaction will take place, but the Company confirms the pricing under discussion is Β£140m, which would represent a class 2 transaction. The Company will provide a further update in due course, if appropriate.
ENDS
This announcement has also been released on the SENS system of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and on Euronext Dublin.
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Company Secretariat responsible for RNS
Alice Darwall, Hammerson, General Counsel & Company Secretary
Tel: +44 207 887 4650 E: alice.darwall@hammerson.com
Investor Contact
Josh Warren, Hammerson, Director of Strategy & Investor Relations
Tel: +44 20 7887 1053 E: josh.warren@hammerson.com
Press Contacts
Catrin Sharp, Hammerson, Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: +44 20 7887 1063 E: catrin.sharp@hammerson.com
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FTI Consulting (for Hammerson)
John Waples
Tel: +44 20 3727 1000/ 07717 814 520 E: john.waples@fticonsulting.com
Richard Gotla
Tel: +44 20 3727 1000/Β 07904 122 207 E: richard.gotla@fticonsulting.com
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Notes to Editors
Hammerson
Hammerson creates vibrant, continually evolving spaces, in and around thriving European cities, with a focus on flagship retail destinations and premium outlets. As at 30 June 2021, our portfolio of high-quality venues had a value of Β£5.5 billion and included 21 flagship destinations in thriving cities and investments in premium outlet villages through our partnership with Value Retail. Key retail venues include Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham, Bicester Village, Oxfordshire, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin, and Les Terrasses du Port, Marseille.
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