Caffyns PLC
22 June 2007
PROPERTY DISPOSAL
Caffyns plc ('the Company') announces that it has today exchanged conditional contracts for the sale of its vacant freehold site at Kingsway, Hove, Sussex, which it has owned since 1928, to Banner Homes (Wessex) Limited ('Banner'). The consideration of £4.5 million is payable in cash fifteen weeks following the granting of an acceptable planning permission and is subject to the completion of certain environmental and other obligations by the Company. The net book value of the site is £1.34 million. Banner is required to submit a detailed planning application by 31 August 2007.
A further announcement will be made when appropriate. Upon completion being fulfilled, the proceeds will be applied in reducing the Company's borrowings.
Enquiries:
Simon Caffyn
Chief Executive
Mark Harrison
Finance Director
Telephone: 01323 730201
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