Premier Foods plc Comment on media speculation re: Hovis (2764E)
November 04 2020 - 8:49AM
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Premier Foods plc
04 November 2020
4 November 2020
Premier Foods plc ("Premier Foods" or the "Group")
Comment on media speculation re: Hovis
Premier Foods notes both the media speculation and a statement
from Newlat Food S.p.A today, 4 November 2020, concerning its 49%
interest in Hovis Holdings Limited ("Hovis"). The Group confirms
that a sale process for a potential transaction in respect of Hovis
is ongoing. However there can be no certainty that any transaction
will conclude. The Group will provide an update in due course as
appropriate.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.
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