We became aware today of an article which has been published in a Business Newsletter on the internet about Healthcare Enterprise Group's trading and requirement to find investment.

Crest Medical is incorrectly mentioned. We are seeking legal advice to have the inclusion of Crest Medical within this article withdrawn.

Crest Medical and Healthcare Enterprise Group are entirely separate businesses. This article and HCEG's position has no effect whatsoever on the Crest Medical or First Aid Warehouse businesses.

Any queries relating to the performance / status of HCEG should be made directly to Healthcare Enterprise Group.

I confirm that legal action is being sought and we will continue to take legal advice where appropriate

Yours faithfully

Alastair Maxwell
Managing Director
Crest Medical