30th Nov 2007 11:07
Speedy Hire PLC30 November 2007 30 November 2007 Speedy Hire Plc ("Speedy Hire" or the "Company") Response to Press Speculation The Board of Speedy Hire has noted the recent speculation in the Financial Timesthat it is currently contemplating the acquisition of A-Plant from Ashtead GroupPLC. The Board of Speedy Hire wishes to emphasise that no such acquisition is beingconsidered. Moreover, as was stated in the interim results released on 28November 2007, the Company is currently focussed on maintaining the positiveprogress it is making in the integration of its acquisition of the Hewden Toolsdivision from Hewden Stuart plc. Until that process is complete the Board canconfirm that there will be no further significant acquisitions undertaken. Enquiries: Speedy Hire PlcSteve Corcoran Telephone: 01942 720 000Chief Executive Hudson SandlerNick Lyon Telephone: 020 7796 4133Kate Hough This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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