23 December 2011

Wincanton announces European Commission approval of Mainland European disposal

Wincanton, the leading provider of supply chain solutions in the UK & Ireland, announces that the European Commission has today approved the disposal of its remaining operations in Mainland Europe to Rhenus AG & Co.  KG, which was announced on 15 August 2011.  As a result, all Conditions Precedent have been met and the disposal is expected to complete on Monday, 2 January 2012.

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