2 June 2014
Minoan Group Plc
(the "Group")
Minoan Group Plc is pleased to announce that Stewart Travel Limited ("Stewart"), the Group's travel division, has now completed the acquisition of the trade and assets of Martin Singer Travel ("MST") on the terms announced on 17 March 2014. The acquisition of MST is expected to be earnings enhancing in the current financial year.
As previously reported, MST is a successful, long established, profitable independent business within 8 miles of Aberdeen Airport. The city of Aberdeen has a fast expanding corporate travel market and Stewart is already engaged in an active marketing drive in the area.
Duncan Wilson, Minoan Managing Director commented:
"We are delighted to have completed this acquisition and to have established a presence on the ground in Aberdeen in order to build on the Group's initial success in possibly the most vibrant business travel market in the UK".
For further information visit www.minoangroup.com or contact:
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Christopher Egleton |
christopher.egleton@minoangroup.com |
Duncan Wilson |
0141 226 2930 |
Bill Cole |
020 8253 4305 |
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WH Ireland Limited |
020 7220 1666 |
Adrian Hadden/Nick Field |
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Throgmorton Street Capital |
020 7071 0808 |
Forbes Cutler |
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Morgan Rossiter |
020 3195 3240 |
Richard Morgan Evans/James Rossiter |
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