Competition & Markets Authority Clears Acquisition

 For Immediate Release

3 September 2015

Booker Group plc

Competition & Markets Authority clears acquisition by Booker Group of Londis and Budgens in Great Britain

Booker Group plc welcomes yesterday's announcement from the Competition & Markets Authority that it has cleared the acquisition by Booker Group of Musgrave Retail Partners GB Limited, which comprises the Londis and Budgens businesses in Great Britain.

Completion of the acquisition is expected to occur on or before 14 September 2015.

Charles Wilson, Booker Group Chief Executive, said:

"We are pleased that the acquisition of Londis and Budgens has been cleared by the CMA. This will help strengthen our support for independent retailers throughout Great Britain."

ENDS

For further information contact:

Tulchan Communications (PR Adviser to Booker Group plc)

020 7353 4200

Jonathan Sibun / Will Smith