Acquisition

RNS Number:9329L
Pennon Group PLC
05 June 2003



PENNON GROUP EXPANDS ITS WASTE MANAGEMENT BUSINESS


Pennon Group announces that its subsidiary, Viridor Waste Limited, yesterday
acquired the waste recycling and transfer station business, Churngold Holdings
Limited, for a cash consideration of #19.7 million.  The acquisition is in line
with the Group's strategy of expanding its waste management activities.



Churngold has waste recycling and transfer stations along with associated
collection activities in the Bristol area, Glasgow and Edinburgh.  It
complements Viridor Waste's existing activities in the South West of England and
in Scotland.  The acquisition is expected to be earnings enhancing before
goodwill in the first full year, 2004/05.



Commenting on the acquisition Colin Drummond, Chief Executive of Viridor Waste
said, "This acquisition ties in well with Viridor's strategy of pursuing
profitable opportunities arising from the Government's developing waste
strategy.  It has an excellent geographic and business fit with our existing
operations."



For further information, please contact :


Colin Drummond - Chief Executive, Viridor Waste Limited on 01823 721431
Jo Finely - Investor Relations Manager, Pennon Group Plc on 07785 904763
Andrew Dowler - Financial Dynamics on 0207 831 3113




5 June 2003
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