22 Feb 2005 07:01
Revival Acquisitions Limited22 February 2005 NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO ORFROM AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA February 22, 2005 PHILIP GREEN RE. MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC ("M&S") In response to continued speculation, Philip Green wishes to make clear that heis not considering a possible offer for M&S. For the purposes of Rule 2.8 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, PhilipGreen does, however, reserve the right to make an offer for M&S in the eventthat a third party announces a firm intention to make an offer for M&S. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange