Restructuring Update

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PUNCH TAVERNS PLC

("Punch")

Further approval of restructuring proposals

Punch is pleased to announce that Lloyds Bank plc (a liquidity facility provider to the Punch A securitisation) has now received credit committee approval and consented to the restructuring proposals (as set out in the combined circular and prospectus dated 18 August 2014).

Completion of the restructuring remains subject to the consent of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (a liquidity provider to the Punch A and Punch B securitisations and provider of hedging arrangements to the Punch A securitisation). Subject to the receipt of this consent, completion of the restructuring is expected to become effective on 8 October 2014.

2 October 2014

Disclaimer

This announcement is not intended to and does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to the proposals set out herein or otherwise, nor shall it (or the fact of its distribution) form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract therefor or be considered a recommendation that any investor should subscribe for or purchase or invest in any securities.

The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the "Securities Act") or under any U.S. state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless any such securities are registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state laws is available.