24th May 2006 12:51
Cosalt PLC24 May 2006 Cosalt plc ("Cosalt" or the "Group") Disposal of Banner The Board of Cosalt today announces that it has decided to seek offers for theGroup's Banner division, which is engaged principally in the manufacture,procurement and distribution of schoolwear and childrenswear. As previouslyintimated in our trading announcements, the Board is engaged in a process toenhance shareholder value by concentrating its resources on those of the Group'sbusinesses which have the greatest competitive advantage and potential forgrowth. The process will involve both acquisitions and disposals. The Board has concluded that Banner, although an attractive and profitablebusiness, is not core to the Group's activities. Accordingly, it is the Board'sintention to begin the marketing of Banner shortly. Any further developments in this regard will be announced as appropriate. 24 May 2006 Enquiries: Cosalt plc Tel: 01472 504504Bill Wood, Managing DirectorNeil Carrick, Finance Director College Hill Tel: 020 7457 2020Mark Garraway Email: [email protected] Gregorowski Email: [email protected] This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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