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10 June 2019
Dods Group plc
("Dods" or the "Group")
Statement re. Press Speculation
Following comment in the weekend press, Dods Group Plc can confirm that it is in advanced and exclusive discussions with the Merit Group about a combination of the two groups. Any transaction would be financed by a combination of debt and equity in addition to Dods' existing cash resources.
A further announcement will be made in due course.
Contact:
Cenkos Securities plc (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Nicholas Wells 020 7397 8900