Cranswick PLC Response to Press Speculation (8732I)

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RNS Number : 8732I

Cranswick PLC

16 December 2020

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16 December 2020

Cranswick plc

Response to Press Speculation

The Board of Cranswick plc ("Cranswick", the "Company" or the "Group") notes the recent press speculation with regard to a potential acquisition.

In line with the Company's stated long-term growth strategy to expand its product offering through further diversification, Cranswick regularly considers acquisition opportunities.

The Board confirms that it is currently engaged in a process regarding the potential acquisition of Inspired Pet Nutrition Limited, a leading UK pet food business. If successful, the Group's current intention is to part-finance the acquisition via an equity placing of less than 10% of issued share capital to investors.

There can be no certainty at this time that the acquisition will progress. The Company will make a further announcement if and when appropriate.

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