Statement re: Press Report

 

 

 

               

 

 

 

 

29 June 2017

Premier Foods plc (the "Group")

Statement re: Press Report

Premier Foods plc notes the recent comments in the press regarding a review of options for the Group.

 

In line with good corporate governance, the Group regularly reviews options to deliver value for all its stakeholders.  These reviews are carried out in the ordinary course of business as part of the Group's standard planning cycle and also on ad hoc bases, and may involve external advisors.

 

The Board has made no changes to its strategy since the strategic update communicated in our preliminary results announcement on 16^th May 2017.

 

The Company will release its first quarter trading update for the year ending 31 March 2018 on 20^th July 2017, as planned.

 

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For further information, please contact:

 

Alastair Murray, Chief Financial Officer	+44 (0) 1727 815 850
Richard Godden, Director of Investor Relations	+44 (0) 1727 815 850
Marisa Fitch, Head of Corporate Affairs	+44 (0) 1727 815 850
Maitland
Tom Eckersley	+44 (0) 20 7379 5151