John David Group (The) PLC
11 May 2005
11 May 2005
THE JOHN DAVID GROUP PLC
The Board of John David Group Plc ('JD' or the 'Group'), notes this morning's
announcement of the cash offer for 211.2 pence per JD share on behalf of
Manchester Square Enterprises Limited for the whole of the issued and to be
issued share capital of JD ('the Offer'). As required by the City Code on
Takeovers and Mergers, the Board will be obtaining independent advice in respect
of the Offer and will make the substance of such advice known to shareholders in
due course. In the meantime, shareholders are advised to take no action in
respect of their JD shares.
Enquiries:
The John David Group Plc Tel: 0870 873 0333
Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman
Barry Bown, Chief Executive
Brian Small, Finance Director
Investec Investment Banking Tel: 020 7597 5970
David Currie
Stefan Borson
Hogarth Partnership Limited Tel: 020 7357 9477
Andrew Jaques
Barnaby Fry
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