Realisation of Investment

REALISATION OF INVESTMENT IN KING ARTHUR HOLDINGS SarL 28 JANUARY 2015 Pendragon is pleased to announce that King Arthur Holdings SarL, a company in which the group has a 5% investment, has today completed the sale of its only subsidiary, King Arthur Properties SarL. Subject to completion accounts, Pendragon expects to receive in the region of £24m in respect of its original £ 10m investment, resulting in an estimated non-underlying profit of £14m. The investment had been returning an underlying dividend income of £1.1 per annum. The proceeds will be applied to the reduction of debt. King Arthur Properties SarL was the landlord in respect of 73 properties operated by Pendragon as car dealerships, together with our head office. King Arthur Properties Sarl has been acquired by W. P. Carey Inc. Commenting on the transaction, Trevor Finn, Chief Executive, said: "I am delighted to announce this successful property transaction for the benefit of our shareholders. It is reassuring to have, in W. P. Carey, a long-term investor for a portfolio of our dealerships in the UK and we look forward to working together with them." Enquiries Trevor Finn Chief Executive Pendragon PLC 01623 725114 Tim Holden Finance Director Pendragon PLC 01623 725114 Gordon Simpson Partner RLM Finsbury 0207 2513801 Philip Walters Associate Partner RLM Finsbury 0207 2513801
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