Statement re Competition Auth

RNS Number : 3215C

Kerry Group PLC

29 August 2008

 



Press Announcement

29 August, 2008

Kerry Group Statement on Competition Authority Announcement 

Kerry has been informed by the Competition Authority of Ireland that the Group's proposed acquisition of Breeo Foods, a subsidiary of Irish based Reox Holdings plc, has not been sanctioned by the Authority.

Kerry is disappointed at today's decision of the Competition Authority and awaits the reasoned written Determination of the Authority. On receipt of this Determination, Kerry Group will be in a position to analyse and consider all of its available options.

-ENDS-

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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