Merger Completion

4 Jan 2008 11:50

Brulines (Holdings) PLC04 January 2008 Press Release 4th January 2008 Brulines (Holdings) plc ("Brulines" or "the Group") Merger Completion Brulines (Holdings) plc (AIM:BRU), the leading provider of draught alcoholicdrinks volume, quality and profit protection systems for the UK licensedon-trade, confirms that it has completed, today, the acquisition of Nucleus DataHoldings Limited ("Nucleus"). James Dickson, Chief Executive of Brulines, comments: "The OFT decision not torefer the proposed merger to the Competition Commission, and lack of challengeduring the subsequent appeal period, validates our long-held vision that thecombined Group will be even better placed to support the UK licensed on-trade inraising quality standards and productivity". "Today's completion is an important development in the Group's growth plans asit enables us to turn our vision into reality, not only for our combined userbase in more than 21,500 installations across UK pubs, clubs and bars, but alsofor potential customers in the broader leisure sector. This landmark mergerprovides the strongest possible start to 2008, allowing us to further enhanceproduct development, continue to strengthen the senior team and accelerate ourentry into new markets" - Ends - Enquiries: Brulines (Holdings) plc James Dickson, Chief Executive Mark Foster, Finance Director Tel: +44 (0) 1642 358 800 james.dickson@brulines.com www.brulines.com Media enquiries: Abchurch Justin Heath / Louise Thornhill Tel: +44 (0) 113 203 1340 justin.heath@abchurch-group.com www.abchurch-group.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange