4 November 2020
Premier Foods plc ("Premier Foods" or the "Group")
Comment on media speculation re: Hovis
Premier Foods notes both the media speculation and a statement from Newlat Food S.p.A today, 4 November 2020, concerning its 49% interest in Hovis Holdings Limited ("Hovis"). The Group confirms that a sale process for a potential transaction in respect of Hovis is ongoing. However there can be no certainty that any transaction will conclude. The Group will provide an update in due course as appropriate.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.
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