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RNS Number : 0907J

Mulberry Group PLC

18 December 2020

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18 December 2020

Mulberry Group plc ("Mulberry")

Statement regarding Frasers Group plc ("Frasers")

The board of Mulberry notes yesterday's announcement released by Frasers stating that, in accordance with Rule 2.8 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), it does not intend to make an offer for Mulberry. Accordingly, Frasers is now subject to the restrictions under Rule 2.8 of the Code and Mulberry is no longer in an offer period in accordance with the Code.

Godfrey Davis, Chairman of Mulberry, commented:

"We continue to make significant progress in building Mulberry as a sustainable global luxury brand, creating value for all our stakeholders. This is focused around our omni-channel network and market leading digital platform; increasing our Asian footprint; and a relentless focus on innovation and sustainability, offering our customers beautiful products, made to last in our Somerset factories."

Enquiries:

 
 Mulberry Group plc                           Tel: +44 (0) 20 7605 
  Charles Anderson (Group Finance Director)                   6793 
 
 GCA Altium (Financial Adviser and            Tel: +44 (0) 20 7484 
  NOMAD)                                                      4040 
 Tim Richardson 
 
 Headland (Public Relations)                  Tel: +44 (0) 20 3805 
                                                              4822 
 Lucy Legh / Jane Glover 
 
 Barclays (Broker)                            Tel: +44 (0) 20 3134 
                                                              9801 
 Nicola Tennent 
 

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