9th Jul 2007 16:37
For immediate release 9 July 2007
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF SLOUGH ESTATES USA FOR US$2.9 BILLION (‚£1.5 BILLION), ‚£250 MILLION SPECIAL DIVIDEND AND SHARE CONSOLIDATION - POSTING OF CLASS 1 CIRCULAR
Further to SEGRO plc's ("SEGRO") announcement of 4 June 2007 regarding the proposed disposal of Slough Estates USA Inc. ("Slough Estates USA") and the related special dividend and share consolidation, a circular (the "Circular") containing a notice convening an Extraordinary General Meeting (the "EGM") has today been posted to shareholders.
The EGM will be held at 9.00am on Thursday, 26 July 2007, at 234 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 4EE.
The Circular will be available for inspection on the investor section of SEGRO's website (www.segro.com) under News and Events / Press Releases. Two copies of the Circular have also been submitted to the UK Listing Authority (" UKLA") and will shortly be available for inspection by the public during normal business hours on any weekday (public holidays excepted) at the UKLA's Document Viewing Facility, situated at:
Financial Services Authority25 The North ColonnadeCanary WharfLondon E14 5HS
For further information please contact:
SEGRO Tel: +44 1753 213 445 John Probert
This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or invitation to acquire or dispose of any securities or investment advice in any jurisdiction.
Overseas shareholders should inform themselves about and observe any applicable legal or regulatory requirements. If youare in any doubt about yourposition, youshould consult yourprofessional adviser in the relevant territory.
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