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This announcement does not constitute an announcement of a firm intention to make an offer under Rule 2.7 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"). There can be no certainty that an offer will be made nor as to the terms on which any offer might be made.
The information communicated in this announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014.
23 June 2017
Avingtrans plc
("Avingtrans" or the "Group")
Extension to deadline under Rule 2.6(c) of the Code
The Board of Avingtrans notes the announcement this morning by Hayward Tyler Group plc ("Hayward Tyler") in connection with its discussions with the company regarding a potential offer.
The Company confirms that, at Hayward Tyler's request, the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Panel") has provided its consent for the deadline under which Avingtrans must announce either a firm intention to make an offer for Hayward Tyler (pursuant to Rule 2.7 of the Code) or not (pursuant to Rule 2.8 of the Code) in accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code to be extended to 5:00pm on 30 June 2017.
Further announcements will be made in due course.
Enquiries:
Avingtrans plc Roger McDowell, Chairman Steve McQuillan, Chief Executive Officer Stephen King, Chief Financial Officer |
01354 692391 |
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N+1 Singer (Nominated Adviser) Shaun Dobson Lauren Kettle |
020 7496 3000 |
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Newgate (Financial PR) Adam Lloyd / Ed Treadwell |
0207 7653 9850 |
About Avingtrans plc:
Avingtrans is engaged in the provision of highly engineered components, systems and services to the energy, medical, industrial and traffic management industries worldwide.
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