13th Jan 2005 09:38
Vladimir Romanov13 January 2005 NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN, INTO OR FROM AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES 12 January 2005 VLADIMIR ROMANOV PRESS SPECULATION IN RELATION TO HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN P.L.C. Recent ambiguous press speculation linking Mr Vladimir Romanov with a potentialacquisition of the shares held by SMG plc in Heart of Midlothian plc has beenbrought to the attention of Mr Romanov. Mr Romanov wishes to make it clear that,whilst confidential discussions have taken place and continue to take placebetween representatives of Mr Romanov and representatives of SMG neither MrRomanov, nor any persons associated with him has at this stage made any offer toacquire any of the shares in Heart of Midlothian plc which are owned by SMG plc. Furthermore, save to the extent previously disclosed, neither Mr Romanov, norany person associated with him, has at this stage reached any firm decision inrelation to the potential acquisition of any shares or other securities in Heartof Midlothian plc. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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