24th Apr 2006 07:02
Cookson Group PLC24 April 2006 24 April 2006 COMPLETION OF LAMINATES SALE FOR £51 MILLION Further to its press release of 15 December 2005, Cookson Group plc ("Cookson"),the leading materials science company, confirms that on 21 April 2006 itcompleted the sale of its Laminates business to Isola Group S.A.R.L. for apurchase price of $91 million (£51 million). About Cookson Group plc Cookson Group plc is a leading materials science company operating on aworldwide basis in Ceramics, Electronics and Precious Metals markets. The Ceramics division is the world leader in the supply of advanced flow controlrefractory products and systems to the global steel industry and a leadingsupplier of specialist ceramic products to the glass and foundry industries. Itis also a regional leader in the US, UK and Australia in the supply andinstallation of monolithic refractory linings. The Electronics division is a leading supplier of advanced surface treatment andplating chemicals and assembly materials to the automotive, construction andelectronics markets. The Precious Metals division is a leading supplier of fabricated precious metals(primarily gold, silver and platinum) to the jewellery industry in the US, UK,France and Spain. Products include alloy materials, semi-finished jewellerycomponents and finished jewellery. For further information please contact: Shareholder/analyst enquiries: Cookson Group plcIsabel Vilela, Investor Relations Manager Tel: + 44 (0)20 7822 0000Press enquiries: Hogarth PartnershipJohn Olsen Tel: + 44 (0)20 7357 9477 Please note that Cookson Group's Head Office moved to the following address witheffect from 24 April 2006: 165 Fleet StreetLondonEC4A 2AETel: +44 (0)20 7822 0000Fax: +44 (0)20 7822 0100 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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