This from National Express Group PLC...
Statement regarding press speculation
National Express Group PLC ('National Express' or 'the Group') notes recent press speculation regarding a potential offer for the Group.
The Board of National Express confirms that on 19 June 2009 it received a highly preliminary approach regarding a potential share for share merger on unspecified terms from FirstGroup plc.
At the present time, the Board is focused on implementing a number of initiatives to strengthen the Group and does not consider it appropriate to enter into discussions with FirstGroup plc.
The Group's pre-close trading statement for the first half year will be issued on Wednesday 1 July 2009.
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