Statement re Possible Offer

6 Nov 2007 08:50

Imprint Plc06 November 2007 Imprint Plc ('Imprint' or the 'Company') Response to the statement from Hydrogen Group plc The board of directors of Imprint (the 'Board') notes the announcement byHydrogen Group plc ('Hydrogen') on 6 November 2007 that it is in advanced talksregarding a possible all share offer for the Company on the basis of 0.461 newHydrogen shares for every Imprint share, subject to the satisfaction of a numberof conditions. Based on the closing price of a Hydrogen share on 5 November2007, this would be equivalent to approximately 125.6 pence per Imprint share. On 31 October 2007, it was announced that OPD Group plc ('OPD') is in advanceddiscussions concerning a proposed recommended offer for Imprint of 5 new OPDshares for every 14 Imprint shares, together with a cash payment of 10 pence perImprint share. Based on the closing price of an OPD share on 5 November 2007,this would value each Imprint share at approximately 108.5 pence. The Board notes that no formal offer has been made for the Company and thatthere can be no certainty as to whether or not an offer for the Company will beforthcoming. The Board advises Imprint shareholders to await furtherdevelopments and to take no action at this time. A further announcement will be made in due course. Enquiries Imprint Plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 8585John Gordon, ChairmanRobert Thesiger, Chief Executive Officer Altium Tel: +44 (0) 20 7484 4040Garry LevinTim Richardson Maitland Tel: +44 (0) 20 7379 5151Neil BennettTom Siveyer The Board accepts responsibility for the information contained in this announcement. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the Board, who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that this is the case, such information is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information. This announcement does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities. Altium, which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority, is acting exclusively for Imprint and for no one else in connection with the matters referred to in this announcement and is not advising any other person or treating any other person as its client in relation thereto and will not be responsible to anyone other than Imprint for providing the protections afforded to clients of Altium, or for giving advice to any other person in relation to any matter or arrangement referred to in this announcement. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange