Statement re Possible Offer

RNS Number:3262G
Davenham Group PLC
25 October 2007


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PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE AT 7.00 AM

25 October 2007

DAVENHAM GROUP PLC ("DAVENHAM" OR THE "COMPANY")

The Board of Davenham announces that it has received an approach from ACP
Capital Limited ("ACP") which may or may not lead to an offer being made for the
Company. The approach, which indicated a possible cash offer for Davenham at
325p per share (with a possible share alternative), is subject to a number of
important pre-conditions (including a refinancing of ACP's existing bridge
facility, which ACP has stated that it expects to complete by the end of
November 2007). This announcement is not being made with the agreement or
approval of ACP. There can be no certainty that an offer will be made nor can
there be certainty regarding the terms on which an offer might be made.

Having regard to the current position and prospects of the Company, the Board
has concluded that the ACP proposal is not one which fairly reflects the value
of Davenham. The Board has noted to ACP that it would in any event expect
clarification on ACP's pre-condition regarding refinancing.

The Board is open to further dialogue with ACP and to any other opportunities
which enhance value for Davenham's shareholders.

The Company will be making a statement at the time of its forthcoming Annual
General Meeting concerning current trading and prospects. Davenham continues to
trade in line with the Board's expectations supported by its dedicated teams in
Manchester and around the UK. Davenham continues to enjoy the support of its
banking syndicate which has been the basis of funding the Company for many years
and which has committed to provide the Company's principal facilities until
December 2009. The Board believes that the recent tightening in the availability
of credit to customers will provide additional attractive lending opportunities
for the Company over the coming months.

Further announcements will be made as appropriate.

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the
Company confirms that it has 26,021,453 ordinary shares of 1p each in issue and
admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange under the UK ISIN code
GB00B0P32071.

Davenham's nominated adviser is Hawkpoint Partners Limited (contact names:
Lawrence Guthrie / Joseph Ayala).

Hawkpoint Partners Limited, which is authorised and regulated in the United
Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority, is acting exclusively for Davenham
and no-one else in connection with the approach by ACP and will not be
responsible to anyone other than Davenham for providing the protections afforded
to clients of Hawkpoint Partners Limited nor for providing advice in relation to
the approach by ACP.

Dealing disclosure requirements:
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any
person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of
any class of "relevant securities" of ACP or Davenham, all "dealings" in any
"relevant securities" of that company (including by means of an option in
respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must
be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London
business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement
will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared,
unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which
the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant
to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an
"interest" in "relevant securities" of ACP or Davenham, they will be deemed to
be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant
securities" of ACP or Davenham by ACP or Davenham, or by any of their respective
"associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the
London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant
securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in
issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
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"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required
to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.




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