Withdrawal from Acquisition Process

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For immediate release.

17 December 2020

Cranswick plc

Withdrawal from Acquisition Process

Further to its announcement of 16 December 2020, the Board of Cranswick plc today confirms that it has withdrawn from the acquisition process for Inspired Pet Nutrition Limited.

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The person responsible for arranging for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company is Steven Glover, Group Company Secretary.

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