Quadrise Regulatory News (QED)

2 Nov 2009 07:00



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2 November 2009 

Quintain Estates & Development plc

 ("Quintain" / the "Company")

STATEMENT RE PRESS COMMENT

Quintain Estates & Development plc notes the recent media comment regarding a potential equity issue by the Company. The Board confirms that it is considering an equity issue, however no formal decision has been made by the Company at this time. A further announcement will be made as appropriate.

For further information please contact:

Quintain Estates & Development plc 

Rebecca Worthington / Cressida Curtis

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7495 8968

Financial Dynamics

Stephanie Highett / Dido Laurimore / Laurence Jones

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7831 3113

This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, registration. The Company has not registered and does not intend to register any securities under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and does not intend to offer any securities to the public in the United States. No money, securities or other consideration from any person inside the United States is being solicited and, if sent in response to the information contained in this announcement, will not be accepted. Subject to certain exceptions, the securities referred to herein may not be offered or sold in Australia, Canada or, Japan or to, or for the account or benefit of, any national, resident or citizen of Australia, Canada or Japan. The offer and sale of the securities referred to herein has not been and will not be registered under the applicable securities laws of Australia, Canada or Japan.