12th Jun 2006 10:04
Signet Group PLC12 June 2006 STATEMENT RE: PRESS ARTICLES Further to press speculation, the Board of Signet Group plc confirms that it hasheld preliminary discussions with Zale Corporation regarding a possible merger.However, at this early stage, there is considerable uncertainty as to whetherany transaction will be forthcoming. Enquiries: Mike Smith, Brunswick +44 (0) 20 7404 5959 Pamela Small, Brunswick +44 (0) 20 7404 5959 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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