Notice of Appeal

RNS Number : 5384E

Kerry Group PLC

29 September 2008

 



Press Announcement

29 September, 2008

Kerry Group to appeal decision of Competition Authority to block the Group's proposed acquisition of Breeo Foods

Kerry has filed a Notice of Appeal in the High Court against the decision of the Competition Authority of Ireland to prohibit the Group's proposed acquisition of Breeo Foods, a subsidiary of Irish based Reox Holdings plc.

On 13 March 2008, Kerry announced its agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to acquire Breeo Foods. On 29 August 2008, the Competition Authority announced its decision to prohibit the proposed acquisition.

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For further information please contact:

Frank Hayes, Director of Corporate Affairs, Kerry Group plc. Tel no: [phone] Fax no: [phone] Kerry Web Site: www.kerrygroup.com

 

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