22nd Sep 2008 17:15
RNS Number : 0224E
H&T Group PLC
22 September 2008
22 September, 2008
H&T Group plc
(“H&T”)
STORE ACQUISITION
H&T Group plc, the UK’s leading pawnbroking business by size of pledge book, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of the trade and assets of Lewins, and independent pawnbroker and jeweller located in Orpington, Kent. The acquisition is part of H&T's continued development of its business in the South East of England. H&T proposes to rebrand the stores under the H&T Pawnbrokers brand in the future.
Following these acquisitions, H&T now operates from 99 outlets throughout the UK.
John Nichols, chief executive of H&T, commented: "Lewins has been trading successfully for 28 years, is well-established and has a team of dedicated and experienced staff. We aim to develop the pawnbroking and financial services elements of the business.”
H&T now operates 99 stores throughout the UK and expects to open its 100th store shortly.
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H&T Group
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John Nichols, chief executive
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0870 90 22 600
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Pelham Public Relations
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Polly Fergusson
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020 7743 6362
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Damian Beeley
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020 3178 2253
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