28th Sep 2007 07:00
FIRSTGROUP PLC Proposed Acquisition of Laidlaw International, Inc. CLOSING UPDATE
Further to our announcement of 26 September 2007, FirstGroup is pleased to announce that the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice has now terminated the applicable waiting period under the US Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act in respect of our acquisition of Laidlaw International, Inc. (the "Acquisition").
Closing of the Acquisition is therefore expected to occur during US business hours on Monday 1 October 2007.
A further announcement (including a trading update) will be made on or aroundthe time of closing.Contacts:Malcolm MoirJPMorgan CazenoveTel: +44 (0) 207 588 2828Rachael Borthwick
Group Corporate Communications Director, FirstGroup plc
Tel: +44 (0) 7771 945 432
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