22 Sep 2008 13:59

Statement reĀ The 600 Group plc (theĀ "600 Group" or the "Company")Ā
Following the announcement made on 29 November 2007Ā confirming thatĀ Precision Technologies Group Limited ("PTG")Ā had no intentionĀ to makeĀ an offer for the 600 Group, the Board of PTG notes recent pressĀ comment about PTG's ongoing interest in acquiring 600 GroupĀ andĀ announces that it has no intention of making an offer for the 600 Group.
Pursuant to RuleĀ 2.8Ā of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"),Ā PTGĀ reserves the right to announce or participate in an offer or possible offer forĀ 600 GroupĀ and/or take any other action which would otherwise be restricted under RuleĀ 2.8Ā of the Code within the next six months,Ā if any of the following events occur:Ā
i. the agreement or recommendation of the Board ofĀ 600 GroupĀ to such an offer;Ā
ii. there is an announcement of an offer by a third party forĀ 600 Group; orĀ
iii.Ā 600 GroupĀ announces a whitewash proposal or a reverse takeover.Ā
For further information:
LandsbankiĀ Securities (UK) Limited
John Craven / Tom Hulme 020Ā 7426 9000
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