Punch Taverns PLC Regulatory News (PUB)

Punch Taverns plc

3 June 2014

Punch Taverns plc

("Punch")

Punch is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement to sell 5 pubs to Manica Properties Limited for a total consideration of £9.7 million. The pubs to be sold are freehold outlets located in central London. The agreement is expected to complete on 30 June 2014.

The consideration will be satisfied in cash. Net disposal proceeds will be used to reduce debt and reinvest in the estate.

For the financial year ended 17 August 2013, the pubs being disposed of generated earnings before interest and tax of £0.5 million. As at 1 March 2014, the pubs had a book value of £4.4 million.

Enquiries:

Punch Taverns plc Steve Dando, Finance Director Tel: 01283 502215