WH Smith Acquires 22 Stores

RNS Number : 8299A

WH Smith PLC

08 February 2011

 



8^th February 2011                                                                                                                                                                             

WH SMITH ACQUIRES 22 STORES FROM BRITISH BOOKSHOPS AND STATIONERS (IN ADMINISTRATION)

WH Smith High Street confirms it has acquired 22 stores and intellectual property from British Bookshops and Stationers Limited (in administration) for a total cash consideration of £1.05 million. No stock has been purchased.

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Enquiries:

WH Smith PLC

Sarah Heath                                       Media Relations                                  020 7851 8850

Mark Boyle                                         Investor Relations                               020 7851 8820

 

Brunswick

Catriona McDermott                                                                                       020 7404 5959

 

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