Disposal

European Motor Hldgs PLC 17 November 2003 EUROPEAN MOTOR HOLDINGS plc ("EMH") DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY The Board of EMH announces the disposal on 14 November of its freehold property in Park Royal, London. The site, which was surplus to requirements, had housed the group's Mercedes-Benz operations until the disposal of those businesses in July 2002 and had subsequently been let to DaimlerChrysler UK Retail Limited who vacated the site in July 2003. The disposal has generated cash proceeds of £8.3 million and an exceptional profit of £2.8 million to be included in the Group's accounts for the year ending 29 February 2004. On 12 November 2003, the Group acquired a freehold site in Newcastle to relocate its existing Volvo business from its present location in Silverlink which will be refurbished for the Bentley franchise. Total expenditure on these sites is expected to be approximately £3.2 million. The balance of the proceeds from the disposal of Park Royal site will be used to fund future expansion of the Group and pending the application of such funds will be placed on deposit to offset borrowings. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange XFBZFBL
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