RNS Number : 1960E

H&T Group PLC

07 April 2014



7 April 2014

H&T Group plc

Response to Press Speculation

H&T Group plc ("H&T") has noted the recent press speculation relating to the sale out of administration of Albemarle & Bond Holdings plc ("A&B") and confirms that it has submitted a proposal to A&B's administrators regarding a potential purchase of some of A&B's assets.

A further announcement will be made as appropriate.

Enquiries: 

H&T Group plc	Tel: +44 (0)870 9022 600
John Nichols, Chief Executive
Steve Fenerty, Finance Director
Numis Securities	Tel: +44 (0)20 7260 1000
Etienne Bottari / Freddie Barnfield - Nominated Advisor
Mark Lander - Corporate Broking
Bell Pottinger Financial & Corporate (Public relations)	Tel: +44 (0)20 7861 3232
Clinton Manning / Emma Kent

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