The Board of Al Noor Hospitals Group Plc (the "Company") notes the recent media speculation in relation to the Company and confirms that it has received an approach from NMC Health Plc ("NMC") regarding a possible offer.
In accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code, NMC is required, by not later than 5.00 p.m. on November 6th, 2015, to either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company in accordance with Rule 2.7 of the Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer, in which case the announcement will be treated as a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. This deadline can be extended with the consent of the Panel in accordance with Rule 2.6(c) of the Code.