Statement re. Press Comment

Mitchells & Butlers PLC
04 February 2008


4 February 2008


        Mitchells & Butlers plc ('Mitchells & Butlers' or the 'Company')

                              Re Press speculation

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The Board of Mitchells & Butlers notes recent press speculation and confirms
that it has recently received a proposal from Punch Taverns plc together with
continued expressions of interest in the Company from third parties.

The Board has commenced its strategic review process and will give careful
consideration to all proposals as part of this process.

At this preliminary stage, there can be no assurance that any offer for the
Company or transaction will be forthcoming. The Board will keep shareholders
informed as appropriate.

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations:
Erik Castenskiold                                         0121 498 6513

Media:
Kathryn Holland                                           0121 498 4526
James Murgatroyd (Finsbury Group)                         0207 251 3801

Citigroup Global Markets Limited ('Citi') which is authorised and regulated in
the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority, is acting for Mitchells
& Butlers and no one else in connection with this announcement and will not be
responsible to anyone other than Mitchells & Butlers for providing the
protections afforded to clients of Citi or for providing advice in relation to
the contents of this announcement, or for any other transaction, arrangement or
matters referred to in this announcement.

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the 'Code'), if any
person is, or becomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of
any class of 'relevant securities' of Mitchells & Butlers, all 'dealings' in any
'relevant securities' of that company (including by means of an option in
respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such 'relevant securities') must
be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London
business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement
will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared,
unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which
the 'offer period' otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant
to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an
'interest' in 'relevant securities' of Mitchells & Butlers, they will be deemed
to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all 'dealings' in 'relevant
securities' of Mitchells & Butlers by the offeror or Mitchells & Butlers, or by
any of their respective 'associates', must be disclosed by no later than 12.00
noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant
transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose 'relevant
securities' 'dealings' should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in
issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

'Interests in securities' arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an 'interest' by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required
to disclose a 'dealing' under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.





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