19 Jun 2007 08:38
Thomas Cook Group PLC19 June 2007 19 June 2007 Thomas Cook Group plc Completion of merger between MyTravel and Thomas Cook and results date Thomas Cook Group plc today confirms the successful completion of the mergerbetween MyTravel Group plc and Thomas Cook AG to create a leading internationalleisure travel group. Accordingly, with effect from 8.00 a.m. today, the listingof MyTravel shares was cancelled and the ordinary shares in the holding companyof the combined group, Thomas Cook Group plc, were admitted to the Official Listof the UK Listing Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's marketfor listed securities. Thomas Cook Group chairman Dr Thomas Middelhoff said: "I am delighted that wehave been able to complete the merger in just over four months. We will nowconcentrate on delivering our plans to create additional shareholder value." The Group will announce its pro forma interim results for the six months to 30April 2007 on Wednesday 27 June 2007. A presentation will be made to analyststhat morning which will include analysis of the Group's pro forma interimresults, commentary on current trading and an update on integration plans. Ends Enquiries: Brunswick Group +44 207 404 5959Fiona Antcliffe Finsbury Group +44 20 7251 3801James LevitonVanessa NeillRyan O'Keeffe This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange