Statement re Press Comment

RNS Number : 8854V

M. P. Evans Group PLC

21 April 2016

 

M.P. EVANS GROUP PLC

("Group" or "M.P. Evans")

The board of M.P. Evans notes recent media speculation in relation to The North Australian Pastoral Company Pty Limited ("NAPCo").

Following the sale of Woodlands in November 2015, NAPCo is the Group's sole investment in Australia. As previously stated, the board continues to review any potential strategic opportunities with regard to this holding, including a possible sale.

The Company will keep the market informed as appropriate.

21 April 2016

Enquiries

M.P. Evans Group PLC                                   Telephone [phone]

Peter Hadsley-Chaplin - chairman

Philip Fletcher - managing director

Tristan Price - finance director

Peel Hunt LLP                                                    Telephone [phone]

Dan Webster

Adrian Trimmings

George Sellar

Hudson Sandler                                                Telephone [phone]

Charlie Jack

Katie Matthews

 

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