Statement regarding Constellation

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29 November 2021

For immediate release

Marshall Motor Holdings PLC

("MMH" or the "Company")

Statement regarding Constellation Automotive Holdings Limited

The Board of Marshall Motor Holdings plc, one of the UK's leading automotive retail groups, notes the announcement this morning from Constellation Automotive Holdings Limited of a cash offer of 400 pence per share for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the Company.

The Board notes from this announcement that Constellation has received an irrevocable undertaking to accept the offer from the Company's 64.4% majority shareholder, Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Limited.

The Company will make a further announcement in due course.

The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company is Stephen Jones, the Company Secretary of the Company.

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Notes to Editors

About Marshall Motor Holdings plc (www.mmhplc.com)

The Group's principal activities are the sale and repair of new and used vehicles. Following the Acquisition, the Group's businesses have a total of 164 franchises covering 27 brands, across 37 counties in England and Wales. In addition, the Group operates 10 trade parts specialists, seven used car centres, six standalone body shops and one pre delivery inspection centre.

In April 2021 the Group was recognised by the Great Place to Work Institute, being ranked the 12th best place to work in the UK (super large company category). This was the eleventh year in succession that the Group has achieved Great Place to Work status. 

LEI number: 213800BP3HZWHDWXAY78

This announcement contains inside information. The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of the Group is Stephen Jones, Group Counsel and Company Secretary.

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