Premier Foods plc
08 February 2008
Premier Foods
Response to market speculation
Premier Foods ('Premier') notes the speculation in the market and resultant
movement in its share price today.
Premier is not contemplating a rights issue.
Based on our expected financial results for 2007, we are not in breach of our
financial covenants as at December 2007 and, based on our latest financial
projections, we do not expect to be in breach on an ongoing basis.
The Board of Premier will announce its proposed final dividend for 2007 on 4
March 2008, as part of its preliminary results announcement, in line with its
normal practice.
Enquiries:
Paul Thomas, Finance Director
Gwyn Tyley, Director of Investor Relations
Premier Foods plc Tel: 01727 815 850
Michael Berkeley
Justin Griffiths
Angharad Couch
Citigate Dewe Rogerson Tel: 020 7638 9571
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