Severfield-Rowen plc
Proposed name change to Severfield plc
Severfield-Rowen plc, the market leading structural steel group, announces that it has today posted a circular to shareholders containing notice of a General Meeting for the purpose of considering a proposal to change the Company's name from 'Severfield-Rowen plc' to 'Severfield plc'.
The proposal follows an in depth analysis of the Company's brand and brand strength in its various market places and is in line with the ongoing operational improvement programme.
The Company believes the rebrand will create a more easily understood and effective proposition for the Company for all its stakeholders and customers.
Further details on the rebranding will be communicated to shareholders in the Company's Final Results announcement on 3 June 2014.
The General Meeting will be held at 2.00 p.m. on 15 May 2014 at the offices of Ashurst LLP, Broadwalk House, 5 Appold Street, London EC2A 2HA.
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Severfield-Rowen Plc |
Ian Lawson Chief Executive Officer |
01845 577896 |
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Alan Dunsmore Finance Director |
01845 577896 |
Jefferies International Limited |
Simon Hardy |
020 7029 8000 |
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Harry Nicholas |
020 7029 8000 |
Bell Pottinger |
David Rydell |
020 7861 3886 |
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Guy Scarborough |
020 7861 3870 |
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Will Bland |
020 7861 3139 |
