REG - Walker Crips Group - Update on Timetable

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04/02/2026 10:45

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4 February 2026

RECOMMENDED CASH ACQUISITION

of

Walker Crips Group PLC

("Walker Crips")

by

PhillipCapital UK LTD

("PhillipCapital")

(a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phillip Brokerage Pte Ltd)

to be implemented by means of a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement

under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006

UPDATE ON TIMETABLE

On 24 November 2025, the Independent Walker Crips Directors and the board of
PhillipCapital announced that they had reached agreement on the terms and
conditions of a recommended cash offer pursuant to which PhillipCapital will
acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Walker
Crips. The Acquisition will be implemented by means of a Court-sanctioned
scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006.

On 15 December 2025, Walker Crips published and posted a circular in relation
to the Scheme ("Scheme Document") setting out, amongst other things, the full
terms and conditions of the Scheme. On 15 January 2026, the Scheme was
approved by the requisite majority of Scheme Shareholders at the Court Meeting
and the Resolution relating to the implementation of the Scheme was approved
by the requisite majority of Walker Crips Shareholders at the General Meeting.

On 3 February 2026, the Company announced that the FCA had given written
notice in accordance with section 189(4) or 189(7) of FSMA of its approval of
the acquisition of control (within the meaning of section 181 of FSMA) of each
Walker Crips Regulated Entity to PhillipCapital. Accordingly, Condition 3(A)
set out in Part A of Part 3 of the Scheme Document has been satisfied, and all
Conditions relating to the receipt of FCA regulatory approval have been
satisfied.

Timetable

The Acquisition remains subject to the other Conditions set out in Part A of
Part 3 of the Scheme Document, including amongst other things, the Court
sanctioning the Scheme at the Court Sanction Hearing and the delivery of a
copy of the Scheme Court Order to the Registrar of Companies.

The Court Sanction Hearing is due to be held on 27 February 2026, and the
Scheme is expected to become effective on 3 March 2026. A further
announcement will be made by Walker Crips following the Court Sanction
Hearing.

Further to the above, set out below is an updated expected timetable of
principal events for the implementation of the Scheme.

Expected Timetable of Principal Events

 Event((1))                                                                    Date and/or time (2026)
 Court Sanction Hearing                                                        27 February
 Last day of dealings in, and for the registration of transfers of, and        2 March
 disablement in CREST of, Walker Crips Shares
 Scheme Record Time                                                            6.00 p.m. on 2 March
 Disablement in CREST of Walker Crips Shares                                   6.00 p.m. on 2 March
 Suspension of dealings in, Walker Crips Shares on the London Stock Exchange   7.30 a.m. on 3 March
 and Official List of the FCA
 Effective Date                                                                3 March((2))
 Cancellation of admission to trading Walker Crips Shares on the London Stock  By 8.00 a.m. on 4 March
 Exchange and Official List of the FCA
 Latest date for despatch of cheques, crediting of CREST accounts and          Within 14 days after the Effective Date
 processing electronic transfers due under the Scheme
 Long-Stop Date                                                                30 June((3))

 

Notes:

(1)   The dates and times given are indicative only and will depend, among
other things, on the date(s) upon which: (i) the Conditions are satisfied or
(if capable of waiver) waived; (ii) the Court sanctions the Scheme; and (iii)
a copy of the Scheme Court Order is delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

(2)   The Scheme will become Effective pursuant to its terms upon delivery
of a copy of the Scheme Court Order to the Registrar of Companies.

(3)   This is the latest date by which the Scheme may become Effective.
However, the Long-Stop Date may be extended to such later date: (i) as may be
agreed in writing by PhillipCapital and Walker Crips (with the Panel's consent
if required and (if required) as the Court may allow); or (ii) at the
direction of the Panel under the Note on Section 3 of Appendix 7 to the Code.

References to times are to London, United Kingdom, time unless otherwise
stated. If any of the times and/or dates above change, the revised times
and/or dates will be notified to Walker Crips Shareholders by announcement
through a Regulatory Information Service, with such announcement being made
available on Walker Crip's website at www.wcgplc.co.uk/recommendedoffer
(http://www.wcgplc.co.uk/recommendedoffer) and on Phillip Brokerage's website
at https://www.phillip.com.sg/sg/offer/ (https://www.phillip.com.sg/sg/offer/)
.

Capitalised terms in this announcement shall, unless otherwise defined, have
the meanings set out in Part 8 (Definitions) of the Scheme Document.

Enquiries:

 PhillipCapital UK Ltd
 Meng Heng Tan                                                            Tel: +44 (0)20 7220 0500 (via Cavendish)
 Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Financial Adviser to PhillipCapital)
 Henrik Persson                                                           Tel: +44 (0)20 7220 0500

 Marc Milmo

 Fergus Sullivan

 Elysia Bough

 Walker Crips
 Sean Lam                                                                 Tel: +44 (0)20 3100 8000

 Christian Dougal

 Mark Nelligan
 Singer Capital Markets Advisory LLP (Financial Adviser, Rule 3 Adviser and
 Broker to Walker Crips)
 Charles Leigh-Pemberton                                                  Tel: +44 (0)20 7496 3000

 Asha Chotai

 

Addleshaw Goddard LLP is acting as legal adviser to PhillipCapital in respect
of the Acquisition. DWF Law LLP is acting as legal adviser to Walker Crips in
respect of the Acquisition.

Further information

This announcement is for information purposes only and is not intended to and
does not constitute or form any part of any offer, invitation or the
solicitation of an offer to purchase or otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell
or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or
approval of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the
Acquisition or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of
securities in Walker Crips or PhillipCapital in any jurisdiction in
contravention of applicable law. The Acquisition will be made and implemented
solely pursuant to the terms of the Scheme Document (or, in the event that the
Acquisition is to be implemented by way of an Offer, the Offer Document) which
will contain the full terms and conditions of the Acquisition, including
details of how to vote in respect of the Acquisition. Any vote or other
decision in respect of, or other response to, the Acquisition, should be made
only on the basis of information contained in the Scheme Document (or, in the
event that the Acquisition is to be implemented by way of an Offer, the Offer
Document).

This announcement does not constitute a prospectus, prospectus equivalent
document or an exempted document.

If you are in any doubt about the contents of this announcement or the action
you should take, you are recommended to seek your own independent financial
advice immediately from your stockbroker, bank manager, solicitor, accountant
or from an independent financial adviser duly authorised under the Financial
Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended). If you are resident in the United
Kingdom or, if not, from an appropriately authorised independent financial
adviser.

Disclaimers

Cavendish Capital Markets Limited ("Cavendish"), which is authorised and
regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom, is acting exclusively as financial
adviser to PhillipCapital and no one else in connection with the Acquisition
and will not be responsible to anyone other than PhillipCapital for providing
the protections afforded to clients of Cavendish nor for providing advice in
connection with the Acquisition or any matter or arrangement referred to
herein. Neither Cavendish nor any of its affiliates owes or accepts any duty,
liability or responsibility whatsoever (whether direct or indirect, whether in
contract, in tort, under statute or otherwise) to any person who is not a
client of Cavendish in connection with the Acquisition, any statement
contained herein or otherwise.

Singer Capital Markets Advisory LLP ("Singer Capital Markets"), which is
authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the FCA, is acting as
financial adviser and corporate broker exclusively for Walker Crips and for no
one else in connection with the Acquisition and will not be responsible to
anyone other than Walker Crips for providing the protections afforded to
clients of Singer Capital Markets nor for providing advice in connection
with the matters referred to herein. Neither Singer Capital Markets nor any
of its affiliates owes or accepts any duty, liability or responsibility
whatsoever (whether direct or indirect, whether in contract, in tort, under
statute or otherwise) to any person who is not a client of Singer Capital
Markets in connection with this announcement, any statement contained herein,
the Acquisition or otherwise.

Overseas Shareholders

The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in or into
jurisdictions other than the UK may be restricted by law and therefore any
persons who are subject to the laws of any jurisdiction other than the UK
should inform themselves about, and observe, any applicable legal or
regulatory requirements. Any failure to comply with such requirements may
constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. To the
fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the companies and persons involved
in the Acquisition disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violation
of such restrictions by any person. This announcement has been prepared in
accordance with and for the purpose of complying with English law, the
Takeover Code, the Market Abuse Regulation, the Disclosure Guidance and
Transparency Rules and the UK Listing Rules and information disclosed may not
be the same as that which would have been prepared in accordance with the laws
of jurisdictions outside of the UK.

The availability of the Acquisition to Walker Crips Shareholders who are not
resident in and citizens of the UK may be affected by the laws of the relevant
jurisdictions in which they are located or of which they are citizens. Persons
who are not resident in the UK should inform themselves of, and observe, any
applicable legal or regulatory requirements of their jurisdictions. In
particular, the ability of persons who are not resident in the UK to vote
their Voting Scheme Shares with respect to the Scheme at the Court Meeting, or
to execute and deliver Forms of Proxy appointing another person to vote at the
Court Meeting on their behalf, may be affected by the laws of the relevant
jurisdictions in which they are located. Any failure to comply with the
applicable restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities law of
any such jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the
companies and persons involved in the Acquisition disclaim any responsibility
or liability for the violation of such restrictions by any person.

Unless otherwise determined by PhillipCapital and/or Walker Crips or required
by the Takeover Code, and permitted by applicable law and regulation, the
Acquisition will not be made available, in whole or in part, directly or
indirectly in, into, or from a Restricted Jurisdiction where to do so would
constitute a violation of the relevant laws or regulations of such
jurisdiction and no person may vote in favour of the Acquisition by the use of
any means or instrumentality, from within a Restricted Jurisdiction or any
other jurisdiction if to do so would constitute a violation of the laws of
that jurisdiction. Accordingly, copies of this announcement and any formal
documentation relating to the Scheme and the Acquisition are not being, and
must not be, directly or indirectly, mailed or otherwise forwarded,
distributed or sent in or into or from any Restricted Jurisdiction and persons
receiving such documents (including, without limitation, custodians, nominees
and trustees) must not mail or otherwise forward, distribute or send them in
or into or from any Restricted Jurisdiction. Doing so may render invalid any
related purported vote in respect of the Acquisition. If the Acquisition is
implemented by way of an Offer (unless otherwise permitted by applicable law
and regulation), the Offer may not be made, directly or indirectly, in or
into, or by the use of mails or any means or instrumentality (including, but
not limited to, facsimile, e-mail or other electronic transmission, telex or
telephone) of interstate or foreign commerce of, or of any facility of a
national, state or other securities exchange of, any Restricted Jurisdiction
and the Offer may not be capable of acceptance by any such use, means,
instrumentality or facilities.

Persons who are not resident in the United Kingdom should inform themselves
of, and observe, any applicable legal or regulatory requirements. Walker Crips
Shareholders who are in any doubt about such matters should consult an
appropriate independent professional adviser in the relevant jurisdiction
without delay.

Further details in relation to Overseas Shareholders will be included in the
Scheme Document.

Additional information for US investors

The Acquisition relates to the shares of an English company with a listing on
the London Stock Exchange and is being made by means of a scheme of
arrangement provided for under English company law. An acquisition effected by
means of a scheme of arrangement is not subject to the tender offer rules or
the proxy solicitation rules under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the "U.S. Exchange Act"). Accordingly, the Acquisition is subject to the
disclosure requirements and practices applicable in the UK to schemes of
arrangement which differ from the disclosure requirements of the U.S. tender
offer and proxy solicitation rules. Neither the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, nor any securities commission of any state of the United
States, has approved or disapproved any offer, or passed comment upon the
adequacy or completeness of any of the information included in this
announcement. The financial information included in this announcement and the
Scheme Document (or, if the Acquisition is implemented by way of an Offer, the
Offer Document) has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles of the United Kingdom and thus may not be comparable to
financial information of U.S. companies or companies whose financial
statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States.

If, in the future, PhillipCapital exercises its right, with the consent of the
Panel (where necessary) and subject to the terms of the Cooperation Agreement,
to implement the Acquisition by way of an Offer, which is to be made into the
United States, such Offer will be made in compliance with the applicable U.S.
laws and regulations.

It may be difficult for U.S. holders of Walker Crips Shares to enforce their
rights and any claim arising out of the U.S. federal laws in connection with
the Acquisition, since PhillipCapital and Walker Crips are located in a
non-U.S. jurisdiction, and some or all of their officers and directors may be
residents of a non-U.S. jurisdiction. U.S. holders of Walker Crips Shares may
not be able to sue a non-U.S. company or its officers or directors in a
non-U.S. court for violations of the U.S. securities laws. Further, it may be
difficult to compel a non-U.S. company and its affiliates to subject
themselves to a U.S. court's jurisdiction or judgement.

In accordance with normal UK practice and pursuant to Rule 14e-5(b) of the
U.S. Exchange Act, PhillipCapital, its nominees, or their brokers (acting as
agents), may from time to time make certain purchases of, or arrangements to
purchase, Walker Crips Shares outside of the U.S., other than pursuant to the
Acquisition, until the date on which the Acquisition becomes Effective, lapses
or is otherwise withdrawn. These purchases may occur either in the open market
at prevailing prices or in private Acquisitions at negotiated prices and
comply with applicable law, including the U.S. Exchange Act. Any information
about such purchases will be disclosed as required in the UK, will be reported
to the Regulatory News Service of the London Stock Exchange and will be
available on the London Stock Exchange website at www.londonstockexchange.com.

U.S. Walker Crips Shareholders should be aware that the Acquisition
contemplated herein may have tax consequences in the U.S. and, that such
consequences, if any, are not described herein. U.S. Walker Crips Shareholders
are urged to consult with legal, tax and financial advisers in connection with
making a decision regarding this Acquisition.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement (including information incorporated by reference in this
announcement), oral statements made regarding the Acquisition, and other
information published by PhillipCapital and Walker Crips, contains statements
which are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements".
Forward-looking statements are prospective in nature and are not based on
historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections of the
management of PhillipCapital and Walker Crips (as applicable) about future
events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause
actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements contained in this announcement include
statements relating to the expected effects of the Acquisition on
PhillipCapital and Walker Crips (including their future prospects,
developments and strategies), the expected timing and scope of the Acquisition
and other statements other than historical facts. Often, but not always,
forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking
words such as "prepares", "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is
expected", "is subject to", "budget", "projects", "synergy", "strategy",
"scheduled", "goal", "estimates", "forecasts", "cost-saving", "intends",
"anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such
words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may",
"could", "should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.
Forward-looking statements may include statements relating to the following:
(i) future capital expenditures, expenses, revenues, earnings, synergies,
economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, dividend policy,
losses and future prospects; (ii) business and management strategies and the
expansion and growth of PhillipCapital, Walker Crips, any member of the
PhillipCapital Group's or any member of the Walker Crips Group's operations
and potential synergies resulting from the Acquisition; (iii) the effects of
global economic conditions and governmental regulation on the business of any
member of the PhillipCapital Group or any member of the Walker Crips Group;
and (iv) the expected timing and scope of the Acquisition. Such
forward-looking statements should therefore be construed in the light of such
factors.

Although PhillipCapital and Walker Crips believe that the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, PhillipCapital
and Walker Crips can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be
correct. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and
uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that
will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause
actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Neither PhillipCapital nor Walker
Crips assumes any obligation to update or correct the information contained in
this announcement (whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise) except as required by applicable law.

The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
described in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
the ability to complete the Acquisition; the ability to obtain requisite
regulatory and shareholder approvals and the satisfaction of other Conditions
on the proposed terms; changes in the global political, economic, business and
competitive environments and in market and regulatory forces; changes in
future exchange and interest rates; changes in tax rates; future business
combinations or disposals; changes in general economic and business
conditions; changes in the behaviour of other market participants; and changes
in the anticipated benefits from the proposed Acquisition not being realised
as a result of: changes in general economic and market conditions in the
countries in which PhillipCapital and Walker Crips operate, weak, volatile or
illiquid capital and/or credit markets, changes in tax rates, interest rate
and currency value fluctuations, the degree of competition in the geographic
and business areas in which PhillipCapital and Walker Crips operate and
changes in laws or in supervisory expectations or requirements. Other unknown
or unpredictable factors could cause actual results to differ materially from
those expected, estimated or projected in the forward-looking statements. If
any one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialises or if any one or
more of the assumptions proves incorrect, actual results may differ materially
from those expected, estimated or projected. Such forward-looking statements
should therefore be construed in the light of such factors. Neither
PhillipCapital nor Walker Crips, nor any of their respective associates or
directors, officers or advisers, provides any representation, assurance or
guarantee that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statements in this announcement will actually occur. You are
cautioned not to place any reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Specifically, statements of estimated cost savings and synergies related to
future actions and circumstances, by their nature, involve risks,
uncertainties and contingencies. As a result, the cost savings and synergies
referred to may not be achieved, may be achieved later or sooner than
estimated, or those achieved could be materially different from those
estimated.

Other than in accordance with their legal or regulatory obligations, neither
PhillipCapital nor Walker Crips is under any obligation, and PhillipCapital
and Walker Crips expressly disclaim any intention or obligation, to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.

Dealing and Opening Position Disclosure requirements

Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Takeover Code, any person who is interested in one
(1) per cent. or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree
company or of any securities exchange offeror (being any offeror other than an
offeror in respect of which it has been announced that its offer is, or is
likely to be, solely in cash) must make an Opening Position Disclosure
following the commencement of the Offer Period and, if later, following the
announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified.

An Opening Position Disclosure must contain details of the person's interests
and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities
of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange
offeror(s). An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(a) of
the Takeover Code applies must be made by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London
time) on the tenth (10(th)) Business Day following the commencement of the
Offer Period and, if appropriate, by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on
the tenth (10(th)) Business Day following the announcement in which any
securities exchange offeror is first identified. Relevant persons who deal in
the relevant securities of the offeree company or of a securities exchange
offeror prior to the deadline for making an Opening Position Disclosure must
instead make a Dealing Disclosure.

Under Rule 8.3(b) of the Takeover Code, any person who is, or becomes,
interested in one (1) per cent. or more of any class of relevant securities of
the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror must make a Dealing
Disclosure if the person deals in any relevant securities of the offeree
company or of any securities exchange offeror. A Dealing Disclosure must
contain details of the dealing concerned and of the person's interests and
short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of
each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror, save
to the extent that these details have previously been disclosed under Rule 8
of the Takeover Code. A Dealing Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(b) of
the Takeover Code applies must be made by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London
time) on the Business Day following the date of the relevant dealing.

If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding,
whether formal or informal, to acquire or control an interest in relevant
securities of an offeree company or a securities exchange offeror, they will
be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover
Code.

Opening Position Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company and by
any offeror and Dealing Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company,
by any offeror and by any persons acting in concert with any of them (see
Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4 of the Takeover Code).

Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of whose relevant
securities Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures must be made
can be found in the Disclosure Table on the Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk, including details of the number of relevant
securities in issue, when the Offer Period commenced and when any offeror was
first identified. You should contact the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit on
+44 (0)20 7638 0129 if you are in any doubt as to whether you are required to
make an Opening Position Disclosure or a Dealing Disclosure.

Publication on a website

In accordance with Rule 26.1 and Rule 26.2 of the Takeover Code, a copy of
this announcement and the documents required to be published under Rule 26 of
the Takeover Code, will be made available free of charge (subject to certain
restrictions relating to persons resident in Restricted Jurisdictions) on
Phillip Brokerage's website at https://www.phillip.com.sg/offer/
(https://www.phillip.com.sg/offer/) and Walker Crips' website at
https://www.wcgplc.co.uk/recommended-offer/, by no later than 12 noon (London
time) on the Business Day following this announcement. The content of any
website referred to in this announcement is not incorporated into and does not
form part of this announcement.

No profit forecasts, profit estimates or quantified benefits statements

No statement in this announcement is intended as a profit forecast, profit
estimate or quantified benefits statement for any period and no statement in
this announcement should be interpreted to mean that earnings or earnings per
share for Walker Crips for the current or future financial years would
necessarily match or exceed the historical published earnings or earnings per
share for Walker Crips.

Electronic communications

Please be aware that addresses, electronic addresses and certain information
provided by Walker Crips Shareholders, persons with information rights and
other relevant persons for the receipt of communications from Walker Crips may
be provided to PhillipCapital during the Offer Period as requested under
Section 4 of Appendix 4 of the Takeover Code to comply with Rule 2.11(c) of
the Takeover Code.

Requesting hard copy documents

In accordance with Rule 30.3 of the Takeover Code, Walker Crips Shareholders
and persons with information rights may request a hard copy of this
announcement (and any information incorporated by reference in this
announcement) by contacting Walker Crips' registrars, Neville Registrars by:
(i) submitting a request in writing to Neville Registrars, Neville House,
Steelpark Road, Halesowen, B62 8HD; or (ii) calling +44 (0) 121 585 1131.
Calls are charged at the standard geographical rate and will vary by provider.
Calls outside the United Kingdom will be charged at the applicable
international rate. Phone lines are open between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
(London time), Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays in England and
Wales). Please note that Neville Registrars cannot provide any financial,
legal or tax advice and calls may be recorded and monitored for security and
training purposes.

For persons who receive a copy of this announcement in electronic form or via
a website notification, a hard copy of this announcement will not be sent
unless so requested. Such persons may also request that all future documents,
announcements and information to be sent to them in relation to the
Acquisition should be sent in hard copy form.

Rounding

Certain figures included in this announcement have been subjected to rounding
adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown for the same category presented in
different tables may vary slightly and figures shown as totals in certain
tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that precede them.

Rule 2.9 disclosure

For the purposes of Rule 2.9 of the Takeover Code, Walker Crips confirms that,
as at the date of this announcement, it had in issue 43,327,328 ordinary
shares of 6 2/3 pence each. The International Securities Identification Number
(ISIN) for the Walker Crips Shares is GB00B1YMRV88. There are 750,000 Walker
Crips Shares held in treasury. The total voting rights in the issued Walker
Crips Shares, as at the date of this announcement, is 42,577,328.

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