Fleetcor does not intend to make offer for Equals Group

In a statement issued to the London Stock Exchange, Fleetcor said: “Fleetcor notes the announcement made by Equals Group on 1 November 2023 in response to market speculation. Fleetcor confirms that it has been contacted by Equals Group to assess whether it wishes to make an offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Equals Group. Fleetcor announces that it does not intend to make such an offer for Equals Group. This is a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Takeover Code applies. Fleetcor and any person(s) acting in concert with it reserves the right to make or participate in an offer for Equals Group (and/or take any other actions which would otherwise be restricted under Rule 2.8 of the Code) within the six months following the date of this announcement.”