Avingtrans PLC Extension to deadline under Rule2.6(c)of the Code (0132J)

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Avingtrans PLC

23 June 2017

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This announcement does not constitute an announcement of a firm intention to make an offer under Rule 2.7 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"). There can be no certainty that an offer will be made nor as to the terms on which any offer might be made.

The information communicated in this announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014.

23 June 2017

Avingtrans plc

("Avingtrans" or the "Group")

Extension to deadline under Rule 2.6(c) of the Code

The Board of Avingtrans notes the announcement this morning by Hayward Tyler Group plc ("Hayward Tyler") in connection with its discussions with the company regarding a potential offer.

The Company confirms that, at Hayward Tyler's request, the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Panel") has provided its consent for the deadline under which Avingtrans must announce either a firm intention to make an offer for Hayward Tyler (pursuant to Rule 2.7 of the Code) or not (pursuant to Rule 2.8 of the Code) in accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code to be extended to 5:00pm on 30 June 2017.

Further announcements will be made in due course.

Enquiries:

 
 Avingtrans plc 
  Roger McDowell, Chairman 
  Steve McQuillan, Chief 
  Executive Officer 
  Stephen King, Chief Financial 
  Officer                          01354 692391 
 
 N+1 Singer 
  (Nominated Adviser) 
  Shaun Dobson 
  Lauren Kettle                    020 7496 3000 
 
 Newgate 
  (Financial PR) 
  Adam Lloyd / Ed Treadwell        0207 7653 9850 
 

About Avingtrans plc:

Avingtrans is engaged in the provision of highly engineered components, systems and services to the energy, medical, industrial and traffic management industries worldwide.

Energy and Medical

 
 
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