Confirmation of Offer
31 Marzo 2003 - 1:30AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:3897J
BC Partners Ltd
31 March 2003
31 March 2003
BC Partners Limited ("BCP")
Confirmation of Offer for Mitchells & Butlers
Following the announcement made by the Board of Six Continents PLC, BC Partners
Limited ("BCP") confirms that on 19 March 2003 it made a proposal for funds
advised by BCP to acquire Mitchells & Butlers PLC.
BCP remains interested in making an offer for M&B and looks forward to
participating in the transparent and orderly process Six Continents intends to
establish and, in the interests of shareholders, hopes this commences as soon as
possible.
BCP is being advised by Lazard.
Enquiries:
David Waller, CardewChancery 020 7930 0777
William Rucker, Lazard 020 7588 2721
Lazard is acting for BC Partners Limited in connection with the proposal and
no-one else and will not be responsible to anyone other than BC Partners Limited
for providing the protections offered to clients of Lazard nor for providing
advice in relation to the proposal.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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