28th Oct 2005 15:07
Hurricane Damage in South Florida St Ives' facilities at Hollywood and Miami in South Florida have been withoutpower and communications since the impact of Hurricane Wilma earlier in theweek. The property at Hollywood has suffered significant damage. It is notpossible at present to provide any firm indication of the financial impact ofthe hurricane on the Group's South Florida operations. However, the Group hasthe benefit of insurance cover, both for damage to its property and plant andbusiness interruption, subject to the relevant deductibles (of up toapproximately ‚£3 million).A further announcement will be made when it becomes possible to provide a morecomplete evaluation.For further information contact:St Ives plcMiles Emley, Chairman 020 7928 8844Brian Edwards, Managing DirectorRay Morley, Finance DirectorSmithfieldJohn Antcliffe 020 7360 4900ENDST IVES PLCRelated Shares:
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