Grafton Group plc
Sterling Retail Bonds
9 July 2013
Grafton Group plc ("Grafton"), the builders merchanting and DIY Group with operations in the UK, Ireland and Belgium, announces that the proposed issue of Sterling Retail Bonds by its wholly owned subsidiary Grafton Group Finance plc published on June 24th has been withdrawn. Interest rate volatility and market uncertainty during the offer period influenced investor sentiment and demand. The Group has therefore decided not to proceed with the issue at this time.
For further information please contact:
Grafton Group plc
Gavin Slark, Chief Executive Officer
Colm ó Nualláin, Finance Director +353 (01) 216 0600
Murray Consultants
Joe Murray +353 (01) 498 0300
Smithfield Consultants
Alex Simmons +44 (0)20 7360 4900