19th Sep 2005 07:00
Cookson Group PLC19 September 2005 Cookson Group plc Termination of ADR programme and US SEC De-Registration 19 September 2005 Further to its announcement on 26 July 2005, Cookson Group plc ("Cookson" or the"Company") confirms that it is continuing to examine the steps required tode-register from the US Securities and Exchange Commission which will allow theCompany to benefit from significant administrative and audit cost-savings. Inthat connection, the Company has elected to terminate its American DepositoryReceipt ("ADR") programme effective as of close of trading on 19 October 2005.Cookson expects its ADRs to cease being quoted on the Over-the-Counter BulletinBoard around the same time as a result of this termination. Cookson's ordinary shares will continue to be listed on the UK ListingAuthority's Official List and to be traded on the London Stock Exchange's marketfor listed securities. Further announcements will be released in due course by the Company. Enquiries:Richard Malthouse, Group Secretary Tel: + 44 (0)20 7061 6500Cookson Group plc About Cookson Group plc Cookson Group plc is a leading materials science company which providesmaterials, processes and services to customers worldwide. The Group's operationsare formed into three divisions - Ceramics, Electronics and Precious Metals. TheCeramics division is the world leader in the supply of advanced flow control andrefractory products and systems to the iron and steel industry and is also aleading supplier of refractory lining materials for iron and steelmaking andother industrial processes. The Electronics division is a leading manufacturerand supplier of materials and services to the electronics industry, primarilyserving fabricators and assemblers of printed circuit boards, assemblers ofsemiconductor packaging and the electrical and industrial markets. The PreciousMetals division is a leading supplier to the jewellery industry of fabricatedprecious metals products. Headquartered in London, Cookson employs some 16,000 people in more than 35countries and sells its products in over 100 countries Cookson Group plc, 265 Strand, London WC2R 1DBTel: 020 7061 6500 Fax: 020 7061 6600www.cooksongroup.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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