Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO) has noted the recent press speculation in relation to WM Morrisons (LON:MRW) and confirms that it is, on behalf of certain investment funds managed by it, in the preliminary stages of evaluating a possible offer for Morrisons.
No approach has been made to the Board of Morrisons. There can be no certainty that any offer will be made, nor as to the terms on which any such offer might be made.
In accordance with Paragraph 4(c) of Appendix 7 of the Code, the Panel will announce the deadline by which Apollo must clarify its intentions in relation to Morrisons.
A further announcement will be made as appropriate.
