Response to Press Speculation

W.H. Ireland Group PLC

20 May 2024

 

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS DEEMED BY THE COMPANY TO CONSTITUTE INSIDE INFORMATION AS STIPULATED UNDER THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) NO. 596/2014 AS IT FORMS PART OF UK DOMESTIC LAW PURSUANT TO THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018, AS AMENDED. UPON THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT VIA A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE, THIS INFORMATION IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

WH Ireland Group Plc

("WH Ireland" or the "Company")

Response to Press Speculation

The Company notes the recent press speculation and confirms that it is in discussions with Zeus Capital Limited with regards to the possible sale of its Capital Markets division. These discussions are at an advanced stage but there can be no certainty that any transaction will occur.

Further updates will be provided in due course.

For further information please contact:           

WH Ireland Group plc	www.whirelandplc.com
Phillip Wale, CEO	[phone]
Canaccord Genuity Limited
Emma Gabriel/Harry Rees	[phone]
MHP Communications Reg Hoare	[phone]         [e-mail]

 

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