Tate & Lyle sells East Asia Properties Ltd (EAP)

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Tate & Lyle PLC ('Tate & Lyle') announces the sale of its 15% stake in East Asia Properties Ltd ('EAP') to East Asia Sugar Investment Ltd a subsidiary of the majority shareholder, the Mitr Phol Sugar Corporation Ltd. EAP is a holding company and owns majority stakes in five sugar factories in China.

The book value of Tate & Lyle's investment was £3.6 million at 31 March 2001. The proceeds will be used to pay down group debt.

The disposal is another example of Tate & Lyle delivering on its strategy to divest of non-core businesses.

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Through our expertise in sweetening, fortification, and texture, we develop ingredient solutions which reduce sugar, calories, and fat, add fibre and protein, and provide texture and stability in categories including beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces, and dressings.

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