Statement re: Media Speculation

RNS Number : 2004A
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
25 September 2020
 

25 September 2020

STATEMENT RE: MEDIA SPECULATION

 

Rolls-Royce notes the continued media speculation regarding the possibility of the Group undertaking a fund raising.

 

We continue to review all funding options to enhance balance sheet resilience and strength. No final decisions have been taken as to whether or when to proceed with any such options, the precise amount that may be raised, or any allotment of shares to any investor including any sovereign wealth fund.

 

A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

 

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

 

1.  Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet our planet's vital power needs.

 

2.  Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces, 70 navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.

 

3.  Annual underlying revenue was £15.45 billion in 2019, around half of which came from the provision of aftermarket services.

 

4.  In 2019, Rolls-Royce invested £1.46 billion on research and development. We also support a global network of 29 University Technology Centres, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research.

 

5.  Rolls-Royce Holdings plc LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69

 

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 
Media

Richard Wray

Director of External Communications & Brand, Rolls-Royce plc

Tel +44 (0) 7810 850055

Richard.Wray@Rolls-Royce.com

 
Investors

Isabel Green

Head of Investor Relations, Rolls-Royce plc

Tel +44 (0) 7880 160976

Isabel.Green@Rolls-Royce.com

 

www.Rolls-Royce.com

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