REG - SAGA Plc - Sale of Bennetts Motorcycling Services Limited

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17/02/2020 07:00

RNS Number : 1285D
SAGA PLC
17 February 2020
 


17 February 2020
Saga plc ("Saga")
Sale of Bennetts Motorcycling Services Limited ("Bennetts")
Saga, the UK's specialist in products and services for life after 50, announces it has reached agreement for the sale of Bennetts, an insurance broker for motorcycles, for an enterprise value of £26m to Atlanta Investment Holdings C Limited ("Atlanta").  Atlanta is part of The Ardonagh Group, one of the largest independent insurance brokers in the UK.  Completion is subject to receiving regulatory approval and other closing conditions.
Saga were advised by Fenchurch Advisory Partners in connection with the transaction.
Euan Sutherland, Group Chief Executive Officer, said:
"As Saga seeks to focus on our core branded business, I am pleased to announce we have agreed the sale of Bennetts. This is a good outcome for Saga shareholders and Bennetts customers who will find a good home in The Ardonagh Group."
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For further information please contact:



Saga plc
Mark Watkins, Director of Investor Relations


 
Tel: 07738 777 479
Email: mark.watkins@saga.co.uk
 




Headland
Susanna Voyle
Henry Wallers


 
Tel: 020 3805 4822
Email: saga@headlandconsultancy.com 
 



                                               
 
                                                                                                               
 
Notes to editors
About Saga
Saga is a specialist in the provision of products and services for life after 50. The Saga brand is one of the most recognised and trusted brands in the UK and is known for its high level of customer service and its high quality, award winning products and services including cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and publishing. www.saga.co.uk




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