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Retail news articles. ........Date: 11/1/2004

Marks and Spencer group PLC ("Marks & Spencer") acquires Per Una


Source:http://www.marksandspencers.com, Source date:


Marks & Spencer today announces that it has acquired per una from George Davies for a consideration of £125 million for the business, being the company, the brand and people.

George Davies will remain as Chief Executive of per una for a term of at least two years and will continue to be responsible for the business.

For further information, please contact:
Damian Evans/Amanda Mellor,
Investor Relations:
0208 718 3604/1563

Clair Foster/Lisa Attenborough,
Corporate Press Office:
0208 718 8323/6166