<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
			<?xml-stylesheet href="/rss/rss2html.xsl" type="text/xsl" media="screen"?>
			<rss version="2.0" xmlns:alacra="http://www.alacra.com" xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc" xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn" xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir" xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc" ><channel><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers plc RSS Research Feed - Subscribe Today - AlacraStore.com</title>
<description>Mitchells &amp; Butlers plc</description>
<link>http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Mitchells_Butlers_plc-2517993</link>
<lastBuildDate>Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:12:33 AM</lastBuildDate>
<alacra:xlsid>2517993</alacra:xlsid>
<alacra:company>Mitchells &amp; Butlers plc</alacra:company>
<language>en</language>
<generator>AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0</generator>
<ttl>30</ttl>
<item><title>Whitbread PLC acquires Holiday Inn Express-hotels(21) from Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC (pending)</title><description>UK - Whitbread PLC agreed to acquire ## hotels of Holiday Inn Express Hotels, an owner and operator of hotels, from Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC, in exchange for ## pub restaurants of Whitbread PLC.</description><pubDate>8/2/2008 10:01:33 AM</pubDate><sdc:company_cusip xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">96342F</sdc:company_cusip><sdc:target_company_cusip xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">43524Y</sdc:target_company_cusip><sdc:company_cusip_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">96342F</sdc:company_cusip_up><sdc:target_company_cusip_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">60656Q</sdc:target_company_cusip_up><sdc:company xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Whitbread PLC</sdc:company><sdc:target_company xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Holiday Inn Express Hotels- hotels(21)</sdc:target_company><sdc:company_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Whitbread PLC</sdc:company_up><sdc:target_company_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC</sdc:target_company_up><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Whitbread_PLC_acquires_Holiday_Inn_Express_hotels_21_from_Mitchells_Butlers_PLC-2001063040</link><guid isPermaLink="false">sdc/2001063040</guid><sdc:deal xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc"><sdc:deal_no>2001063040</sdc:deal_no><sdc:_copyright><sdc:value>Copyright Â© 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights Reserved</sdc:value></sdc:_copyright><sdc:a_EXCHANGE><sdc:value>London</sdc:value></sdc:a_EXCHANGE><sdc:a_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:value>Retail Trade-Eating and Drinking Places</sdc:value></sdc:a_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:a_NATION><sdc:value>United Kingdom</sdc:value></sdc:a_NATION><sdc:a_SICDESC><sdc:value>Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)</sdc:value></sdc:a_SICDESC><sdc:a_SICPI><sdc:value>5813</sdc:value></sdc:a_SICPI><sdc:a_STATE><sdc:value>FF</sdc:value></sdc:a_STATE><sdc:a_STATELONG><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:a_STATELONG><sdc:a_STATUS><sdc:value>Public</sdc:value></sdc:a_STATUS><sdc:a_TICKER><sdc:value>WTB</sdc:value></sdc:a_TICKER><sdc:asic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">5812:Eating places</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">5813:Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">7011:Hotels and motels</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">7997:Membership sports and clubs</sdc:value></sdc:asic_SIC><sdc:aupsic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">5812:Eating places</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">5813:Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">7011:Hotels and motels</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">7997:Membership sports and clubs</sdc:value></sdc:aupsic_SIC><sdc:b_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:value>Hotels and Casinos</sdc:value></sdc:b_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:b_NATION><sdc:value>United Kingdom</sdc:value></sdc:b_NATION><sdc:b_SICDESC><sdc:value>Hotels and motels</sdc:value></sdc:b_SICDESC><sdc:b_SICPI><sdc:value>7011</sdc:value></sdc:b_SICPI><sdc:b_STATE><sdc:value>FF</sdc:value></sdc:b_STATE><sdc:b_STATELONG><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:b_STATELONG><sdc:b_STATUS><sdc:value>Subsidiary</sdc:value></sdc:b_STATUS><sdc:c_ACIDGEN><sdc:value>13144003</sdc:value></sdc:c_ACIDGEN><sdc:c2up_BUSS><sdc:value>Own,op pubs,hotels</sdc:value></sdc:c2up_BUSS><sdc:c3up_BUSS><sdc:value>Own,op pubs,rest</sdc:value></sdc:c3up_BUSS><sdc:co_DESCR><sdc:value>Unspecified</sdc:value></sdc:co_DESCR><sdc:cs_DESCR><sdc:value>Assets</sdc:value></sdc:cs_DESCR><sdc:d_TCIDGEN><sdc:value>1032171001</sdc:value></sdc:d_TCIDGEN><sdc:date_lastupdate><sdc:value>Aug 2 2008</sdc:value></sdc:date_lastupdate><sdc:finbltm_BV><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_BV><sdc:finbltm_CASH><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASH><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW1><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW2><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW3><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW4><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW5><sdc:finbltm_COMEQ><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_COMEQ><sdc:finbltm_DEBTRAT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_DEBTRAT><sdc:finbltm_DSER2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_DSER2><sdc:finbltm_EBIT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_EBIT><sdc:finbltm_EPS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_EPS><sdc:finbltm_NI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_NI><sdc:finbltm_PTINC><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_PTINC><sdc:finbltm_SALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_SALES><sdc:finbltm_STDEBT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_STDEBT><sdc:finbltm_TASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_TASS><sdc:fiscal_ACURR_CODE><sdc:value>STG</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ACURR_CODE><sdc:fiscal_ADATEFIN><sdc:value>28 Feb 08</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ADATEFIN><sdc:fiscal_ADCR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ADCR><sdc:fiscal_ANI><sdc:value>167.26600</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ANI><sdc:fiscal_APFDCR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_APFDCR><sdc:fiscal_ASALES><sdc:value>2419.89500</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ASALES><sdc:fiscal_ATASS><sdc:value>4854.90500</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ATASS><sdc:fiscal_CURRENCYLONG><sdc:value>British Pound</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_CURRENCYLONG><sdc:fiscal_RATE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_RATE><sdc:g_SEQ><sdc:value sdc:p="0">1.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">2.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">4.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">5.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">6.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">7.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">8.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">9.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="9">10.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="10">11.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="11">12.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="12">13.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="13">14.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="14">15.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="15">16.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="16">17.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="17">18.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="18">19.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="19">20.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="20">21.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="21">22.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="22">23.00000</sdc:value></sdc:g_SEQ><sdc:g_TEST><sdc:value sdc:p="0">Whitbread PLC, based in</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">Dunstable, UK, owns and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">operates pubs, bars,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">restaurants, hotels, sports</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">clubs, coffee shops. The group</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">has four areas of operation,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">including Premier Inn, Brewes</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">Fayre, David Lloyd Leisure,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">and Costa. Restaurants operate</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="9">full-service and self-service</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="10">pub restaurants mainly under</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="11">the Beefeater and Brewers</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="12">Fayre brands. Premier Travel</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="13">Inn operates budget hotels.</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="14">David Lloyd Leisure is a</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="15">racquets and health clubs</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="16">business with 59 sports,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="17">health and fitness clubs</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="18">across the UK and another 10</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="19">clubs overseas. Costa operates</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="20">the Group's coffee shop</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="21">business. The company employs</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="22">around 33 000 people.</sdc:value></sdc:g_TEST><sdc:g_business><sdc:value sdc:p="0">Whitbread PLC, based in Dunstable, UK, owns and operates</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, sports clubs, coffee shops.</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">The group has four areas of operation, including Premier</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">Inn, Brewes Fayre, David Lloyd Leisure, and Costa.</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">Restaurants operate full-service and self-service pub</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">restaurants mainly under the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">brands. Premier Travel Inn operates budget hotels. David</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">Lloyd Leisure is a racquets and health clubs business with</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">59 sports, health and fitness clubs across the UK and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="9">another 10 clubs overseas. Costa operates the Group's coffee</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="10">shop business. The company employs around 33 000 people.</sdc:value></sdc:g_business><sdc:g_business1><sdc:value>Whitbread PLC, based in Dunstable, UK, owns and operates pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, sports clubs, coffee shops. The group has four areas of operation, including Premier Inn, Brewes Fayre, David Lloyd Leisure, and Costa. Restaurants operate full-service and self-service pub restaurants mainly under the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre brands. Premier Travel Inn operates budget hotels. David Lloyd Leisure is a racquets and health clubs business with 59 sports, health and fitness clubs across the UK and another 10 clubs overseas. Costa operates the Group's coffee shop business. The company employs around 33 000 people.</sdc:value></sdc:g_business1><sdc:h_SEQ><sdc:value sdc:p="0">1.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">2.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3.00000</sdc:value></sdc:h_SEQ><sdc:h_TEST><sdc:value sdc:p="0">21 hotels of Holiday Inn</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">Express Hotels, located in UK,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">owns and operates hotels.</sdc:value></sdc:h_TEST><sdc:h_business><sdc:value sdc:p="0">21 hotels of Holiday Inn Express Hotels, located in UK, owns</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">and operates hotels.</sdc:value></sdc:h_business><sdc:h_business1><sdc:value>21 hotels of Holiday Inn Express Hotels, located in UK, owns and operates hotels.</sdc:value></sdc:h_business1><sdc:i_AFEEPCT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_AFEEPCT><sdc:i_AFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_AFEETOT><sdc:i_ATERMFEE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_ATERMFEE><sdc:i_COMOUT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_COMOUT><sdc:i_CROSS1><sdc:value>N</sdc:value></sdc:i_CROSS1><sdc:i_DATEANN><sdc:value>31 Jul 08</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEANN><sdc:i_DATEANN2><sdc:value>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEANN2><sdc:i_DATEANNS><sdc:value>Date Announced: 07/31/2008</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEANNS><sdc:i_DATEEFFS><sdc:value>Date Effective:</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEEFFS><sdc:i_DESCR><sdc:value>Acq. of Assets</sdc:value></sdc:i_DESCR><sdc:i_DESCR1><sdc:value>Friendly</sdc:value></sdc:i_DESCR1><sdc:i_FEEPCT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_FEEPCT><sdc:i_FEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_FEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTAFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTAFEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTENTVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTENTVAL><sdc:i_HOSTFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTFEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTPR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTPR><sdc:i_HOSTPRLABEL><sdc:value>Price/Share</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTPRLABEL><sdc:i_HOSTTFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTTFEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTVALUE><sdc:value>0</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTVALUE><sdc:i_HOSTVALUE1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTVALUE1><sdc:i_HOST_EQVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOST_EQVAL><sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL><sdc:value>0</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL><sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL1><sdc:i_PCTACQ><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PCTACQ><sdc:i_PCTOWN><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PCTOWN><sdc:i_PR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PR><sdc:i_PR_INITIAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PR_INITIAL><sdc:i_RANKVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_RANKVAL><sdc:i_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:value>0</sdc:value></sdc:i_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:i_RATE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_RATE><sdc:i_STATUS_MMC><sdc:value>N</sdc:value></sdc:i_STATUS_MMC><sdc:i_STGVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_STGVAL><sdc:i_TERMFEE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TERMFEE><sdc:i_TFEEPCT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TFEEPCT><sdc:i_TFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TFEETOT><sdc:i_TTERMFEE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TTERMFEE><sdc:i_VALLIA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_VALLIA><sdc:i_VALNOLIA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_VALNOLIA><sdc:i_VALUE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_VALUE><sdc:j_EQVALCF><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EQVALCF><sdc:j_EVCF><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVCF><sdc:j_EVEBIT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVEBIT><sdc:j_EVNI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVNI><sdc:j_EVSALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVSALES><sdc:j_MPRICEBOOK><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_MPRICEBOOK><sdc:j_PHELD><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_PHELD><sdc:j_PSOUGHT><sdc:value>100.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_PSOUGHT><sdc:j_RANKVALCF><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALCF><sdc:j_RANKVALEB><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALEB><sdc:j_RANKVALNA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALNA><sdc:j_RANKVALNI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALNI><sdc:j_RANKVALSALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALSALES><sdc:j_VALEB><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_VALEB><sdc:j_VALNI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_VALNI><sdc:j_VALSALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_VALSALES><sdc:m_AMV><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_AMV><sdc:m_CF3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_CF3YGR><sdc:m_CF5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_CF5YGR><sdc:m_DCR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_DCR><sdc:m_ENTVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_ENTVAL><sdc:m_EPS3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_EPS3YGR><sdc:m_EPS5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_EPS5YGR><sdc:m_LTD><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_LTD><sdc:m_MV><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_MV><sdc:m_NETASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NETASS><sdc:m_NETASS3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NETASS3YGR><sdc:m_NETASS5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NETASS5YGR><sdc:m_NI3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NI3YGR><sdc:m_NI5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NI5YGR><sdc:n_SEQ><sdc:value sdc:p="0">1.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">2.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">4.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">5.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">6.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">7.00000</sdc:value></sdc:n_SEQ><sdc:n_SYNOPSIS><sdc:value sdc:p="0">UK - Whitbread PLC agreed to</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">acquire 21 hotels of Holiday</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">Inn Express Hotels, an owner</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">and operator of hotels, from</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC, in</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">exchange for 44 pub</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">restaurants of Whitbread PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_SYNOPSIS><sdc:n_synopsis2><sdc:value>UK - Whitbread PLC agreed to acquire 21 hotels of Holiday Inn Express Hotels, an owner and operator of hotels, from Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC, in exchange for 44 pub restaurants of Whitbread PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis2><sdc:n_synopsis3><sdc:value sdc:p="0">UK - Whitbread PLC agreed to acquire 21 hotels of Holiday Inn Express Hotels, an owner and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">operator of hotels, from Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC, in exchange for 44 pub restaurants of</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">Whitbread PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis3><sdc:n_synopsis4><sdc:value>UK - Whitbread PLC agreed to acquire 21 hotels of Holiday Inn Express Hotels, an owner and operator of hotels, from Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC, in exchange for 44 pub restaurants of Whitbread PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis4><sdc:n_synopsis5><sdc:value sdc:p="0">UK - Whitbread PLC agreed to acquire 21 hotels of Holiday Inn Express Hotels, an owner and operator of hotels, from Mitchells &amp; Butlers</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">PLC, in exchange for 44 pub restaurants of Whitbread PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis5><sdc:q_DESCR><sdc:value>Pending</sdc:value></sdc:q_DESCR><sdc:q_HOSTANETASS><sdc:value>1261.90000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTANETASS><sdc:q_HOSTANILTM><sdc:value>84.10000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTANILTM><sdc:q_HOSTASALESLTM><sdc:value>1216.70000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTASALESLTM><sdc:q_HOSTATASS><sdc:value>2441.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTATASS><sdc:q_HOSTBOOKVALUE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTBOOKVALUE><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW1><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW2><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW3><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW4><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW5><sdc:q_HOSTCOMMONEQUITY><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCOMMONEQUITY><sdc:q_HOSTEBITLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEBITLTM><sdc:q_HOSTEPS1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS1><sdc:q_HOSTEPS2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS2><sdc:q_HOSTEPS3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS3><sdc:q_HOSTEPS4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS4><sdc:q_HOSTEPS5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS5><sdc:q_HOSTEPSLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPSLTM><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS1><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS2><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS3><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS4><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS5><sdc:q_HOSTNI1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI1><sdc:q_HOSTNI2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI2><sdc:q_HOSTNI3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI3><sdc:q_HOSTNI4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI4><sdc:q_HOSTNI5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI5><sdc:q_HOSTNILTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNILTM><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC1><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC2><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC3><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC4><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC5><sdc:q_HOSTPTINCLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINCLTM><sdc:q_HOSTSALES1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES1><sdc:q_HOSTSALES2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES2><sdc:q_HOSTSALES3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES3><sdc:q_HOSTSALES4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES4><sdc:q_HOSTSALES5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES5><sdc:q_HOSTSALESLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALESLTM><sdc:q_HOSTTASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS><sdc:q_HOSTTASS1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS1><sdc:q_HOSTTASS2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS2><sdc:q_HOSTTASS3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS3><sdc:q_HOSTTASS4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS4><sdc:q_HOSTTASS5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS5><sdc:q_STATUS><sdc:value>Status:Pending</sdc:value></sdc:q_STATUS><sdc:r_PE><sdc:value>-999.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PE><sdc:r_PE_PRINT><sdc:value>np</sdc:value></sdc:r_PE_PRINT><sdc:r_PFTMARG><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PFTMARG><sdc:r_PRICEBOOK><sdc:value>-999.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PRICEBOOK><sdc:r_PRICEBOOK_PRINT><sdc:value>np</sdc:value></sdc:r_PRICEBOOK_PRINT><sdc:r_PTINC3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PTINC3YGR><sdc:r_PTINC5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PTINC5YGR><sdc:r_ROE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_ROE><sdc:r_SALES3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_SALES3YGR><sdc:r_SALES5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_SALES5YGR><sdc:r_SE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_SE><sdc:r_TASS3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TASS3YGR><sdc:r_TASS5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TASS5YGR><sdc:r_TTCFMULT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TTCFMULT><sdc:r_TTEBITMULT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TTEBITMULT><sdc:r_VALNA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_VALNA><sdc:sic_SIC><sdc:value>7011:Hotels and motels</sdc:value></sdc:sic_SIC><sdc:upa_UPACIDGEN><sdc:value>13144003</sdc:value></sdc:upa_UPACIDGEN><sdc:upa1_EXCHANGE><sdc:value>London</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_EXCHANGE><sdc:upa1_NATION><sdc:value>United Kingdom</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_NATION><sdc:upa1_SICP><sdc:value>5813</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_SICP><sdc:upa1_STATE><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_STATE><sdc:upa1_STATUS><sdc:value>Public</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_STATUS><sdc:upa1_TICKER><sdc:value>WTB</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_TICKER><sdc:upsic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">5812:Eating places</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">5813:Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)</sdc:value></sdc:upsic_SIC><sdc:upt_UPTCIDGEN><sdc:value>815184002</sdc:value></sdc:upt_UPTCIDGEN><sdc:upt1_EXCHANGE><sdc:value>London</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_EXCHANGE><sdc:upt1_NATION><sdc:value>United Kingdom</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_NATION><sdc:upt1_SICP><sdc:value>5812</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_SICP><sdc:upt1_STATE><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_STATE><sdc:upt1_STATUS><sdc:value>Public</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_STATUS><sdc:upt1_TICKER><sdc:value>MAB</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_TICKER><sdc:x_RANK1_VALUE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_RANK1_VALUE><sdc:x_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:x_RANK_RANKVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_RANK_RANKVAL><sdc:x_rank_rankstgval><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_rank_rankstgval></sdc:deal><category>Deal Information</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Financial Mergers &amp; Acquisitions</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1910048</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/B1910048</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><description>...MAB.L reported that #Q same outlet like-for-like sales were up by #.#% in the ten weeks. Expects earnings for the year, before exceptionals, to be in line with expectations. ...

</description><pubDate>7/25/2008 3:07:00 PM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Edited</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Interim Management Statement - Conference Call Summary</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">9:00am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Interim Management Statement - Conference Call Summary</title><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Brief</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">B1910048</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1910048</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/T1910048</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><description>...Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Mitchells &amp; Butlers interim management statement call. (Operator Instructions). I must advise you that this conference is being recorded today, Friday, July ##, year ####. I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Mr. Tim Clarke. Please go ahead, sir. ...

</description><pubDate>7/25/2008 3:07:00 PM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Final</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Interim Management Statement - Conference Call Transcript</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">9:00am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Interim Management Statement - Conference Call Transcript</title><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Transcript</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">T1910048</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1820821</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/T1820821</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><description>...Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Mitchells &amp; Butlers trading update. At this time all participants are in listen-only mode until we conduct a question and answer session and instructions will be given at the time. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS). Just to remind you, this conference call is being recorded. I would now like to hand over to the Chairperson, Mr. Tim Clarke. Please begin your meeting and I will be standing by. ...

</description><pubDate>7/16/2008 4:55:33 PM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Pre-Close Trading Update - Conference Call</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">4:00AM ET</ccbn:time><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Pre-Close Trading Update - Conference Call</title><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Transcript</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">T1820821</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1820821</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/B1820821</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><description>...Co. reported half year pre-close trading of resilient sales growth and robust operating profits performance amidst challenging trading conditions for the pub sector. ...

</description><pubDate>7/16/2008 4:55:26 PM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Pre-Close Trading Update - Conference Call</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">4:00AM ET</ccbn:time><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Pre-Close Trading Update - Conference Call</title><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Brief</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">B1820821</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1850635</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/B1850635</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><description>...MAB.L reported that #H## revenue for the group was in line with last year, earnings were down by GBP#m vs. #H## www.streetevents.comContact Us ...

</description><pubDate>5/20/2008 3:04:00 PM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Edited</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Interim 2008 Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Earnings Conference Call Summary</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">9:30am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Interim 2008 Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Earnings Conference Call Summary</title><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Brief</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">B1850635</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1850635</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/T1850635</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><description>... - Mitchells &amp; Butlers plc -  ChairmanOkay, well good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Mitchells investors' interim results presentation. I want to  comment this morning clearly on the outcome of our strategic review, but first a word on our operational performance. I think the company has performed particularly well, demonstrating both the strength of the business in pretty challenging trading conditions and the relevance of the model to the sort of fundamental change in social leisure trends that we are clearly ...

</description><pubDate>5/20/2008 12:04:00 PM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Final</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Interim 2008 Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Earnings Conference Call Transcript</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">9:30am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Interim 2008 Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Earnings Conference Call Transcript</title><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Transcript</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">T1850635</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire Spirit Group Ltd from Punch Taverns PLC</title><description>UK - Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC was rumored to be planning to acquire Spirit Group Ltd, a Staffordshire-based owner and operator of pubs, from Punch Taverns PLC.</description><pubDate>4/17/2008 9:45:19 AM</pubDate><sdc:company_cusip xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">60656Q</sdc:company_cusip><sdc:target_company_cusip xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">84865N</sdc:target_company_cusip><sdc:company_cusip_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">60656Q</sdc:company_cusip_up><sdc:target_company_cusip_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">74604L</sdc:target_company_cusip_up><sdc:company xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC</sdc:company><sdc:target_company xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Spirit Group Ltd</sdc:target_company><sdc:company_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC</sdc:company_up><sdc:target_company_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Punch Taverns PLC</sdc:target_company_up><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Mitchells_Butlers_PLC_is_rumored_to_be_planning_to_acquire_Spirit_Group_Ltd_from_Punch_Taverns_PLC-1969636040</link><guid isPermaLink="false">sdc/1969636040</guid><sdc:deal xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc"><sdc:deal_no>1969636040</sdc:deal_no><sdc:_copyright><sdc:value>Copyright Â© 2008, Financial Times Information, All Rights Reserved</sdc:value></sdc:_copyright><sdc:a_EXCHANGE><sdc:value>London</sdc:value></sdc:a_EXCHANGE><sdc:a_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:value>Retail Trade-Eating and Drinking Places</sdc:value></sdc:a_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:a_NATION><sdc:value>United Kingdom</sdc:value></sdc:a_NATION><sdc:a_SICDESC><sdc:value>Eating places</sdc:value></sdc:a_SICDESC><sdc:a_SICPI><sdc:value>5812</sdc:value></sdc:a_SICPI><sdc:a_STATE><sdc:value>FF</sdc:value></sdc:a_STATE><sdc:a_STATELONG><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:a_STATELONG><sdc:a_STATUS><sdc:value>Public</sdc:value></sdc:a_STATUS><sdc:a_TICKER><sdc:value>MAB</sdc:value></sdc:a_TICKER><sdc:asic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">5812:Eating places</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">5813:Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)</sdc:value></sdc:asic_SIC><sdc:aupsic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">5812:Eating places</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">5813:Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)</sdc:value></sdc:aupsic_SIC><sdc:b_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:value>Retail Trade-Eating and Drinking Places</sdc:value></sdc:b_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:b_NATION><sdc:value>United Kingdom</sdc:value></sdc:b_NATION><sdc:b_SICDESC><sdc:value>Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)</sdc:value></sdc:b_SICDESC><sdc:b_SICPI><sdc:value>5813</sdc:value></sdc:b_SICPI><sdc:b_STATE><sdc:value>FF</sdc:value></sdc:b_STATE><sdc:b_STATELONG><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:b_STATELONG><sdc:b_STATUS><sdc:value>Subsidiary</sdc:value></sdc:b_STATUS><sdc:c_ACIDGEN><sdc:value>815184002</sdc:value></sdc:c_ACIDGEN><sdc:c2up_BUSS><sdc:value>Own,op pubs,rest</sdc:value></sdc:c2up_BUSS><sdc:c3up_BUSS><sdc:value>Own,op public houses</sdc:value></sdc:c3up_BUSS><sdc:co_DESCR><sdc:value>Not Applicable</sdc:value></sdc:co_DESCR><sdc:cs_DESCR><sdc:value>Assets</sdc:value></sdc:cs_DESCR><sdc:d_TCIDGEN><sdc:value>600008003</sdc:value></sdc:d_TCIDGEN><sdc:date_lastupdate><sdc:value>Apr 17 2008</sdc:value></sdc:date_lastupdate><sdc:finbltm_BV><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_BV><sdc:finbltm_CASH><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASH><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW1><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW2><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW3><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW4><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW5><sdc:finbltm_COMEQ><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_COMEQ><sdc:finbltm_DEBTRAT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_DEBTRAT><sdc:finbltm_DSER2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_DSER2><sdc:finbltm_EBIT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_EBIT><sdc:finbltm_EPS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_EPS><sdc:finbltm_NI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_NI><sdc:finbltm_PTINC><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_PTINC><sdc:finbltm_SALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_SALES><sdc:finbltm_STDEBT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_STDEBT><sdc:finbltm_TASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_TASS><sdc:fiscal_ACURR_CODE><sdc:value>STG</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ACURR_CODE><sdc:fiscal_ADATEFIN><sdc:value>29 Sep 07</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ADATEFIN><sdc:fiscal_ADCR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ADCR><sdc:fiscal_ANI><sdc:value>-20.46200</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ANI><sdc:fiscal_APFDCR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_APFDCR><sdc:fiscal_ASALES><sdc:value>3875.50300</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ASALES><sdc:fiscal_ATASS><sdc:value>11043.34100</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ATASS><sdc:fiscal_CURRENCYLONG><sdc:value>British Pound</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_CURRENCYLONG><sdc:fiscal_RATE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_RATE><sdc:g_SEQ><sdc:value sdc:p="0">1.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">2.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">4.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">5.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">6.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">7.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">8.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">9.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="9">10.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="10">11.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="11">12.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="12">13.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="13">14.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="14">15.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="15">16.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="16">17.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="17">18.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="18">19.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="19">20.00000</sdc:value></sdc:g_SEQ><sdc:g_TEST><sdc:value sdc:p="0">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">located in Birmingham, UK,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">owns and operates pubs, and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">restaurants, with an estate of</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">2,110 sites principally</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">located in the United Kingdom,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">and with 42 pubs in Germany.</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">It has two main retail</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">operating segments, pubs and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="9">bars, and restaurants. Pubs</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="10">and bars focuses on drink and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="11">entertainment-led sites.</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="12">Restaurants focus on food and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="13">accommodation-led sites. The</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="14">company has 2,000 businesses</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="15">offering food, drink,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="16">entertainment and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="17">accommodation across the</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="18">country. The company was</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="19">founded in 1898.</sdc:value></sdc:g_TEST><sdc:g_business><sdc:value sdc:p="0">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC, located in Birmingham, UK, owns and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">operates pubs, and restaurants, with an estate of 2,110</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">sites principally located in the United Kingdom, and with 42</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">pubs in Germany. It has two main retail operating segments,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">pubs and bars, and restaurants. Pubs and bars focuses on</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">drink and entertainment-led sites. Restaurants focus on food</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">and accommodation-led sites. The company has 2,000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">businesses offering food, drink, entertainment and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">accommodation across the country. The company was founded in</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="9">1898.</sdc:value></sdc:g_business><sdc:g_business1><sdc:value>Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC, located in Birmingham, UK, owns and operates pubs, and restaurants, with an estate of 2,110 sites principally located in the United Kingdom, and with 42 pubs in Germany. It has two main retail operating segments, pubs and bars, and restaurants. Pubs and bars focuses on drink and entertainment-led sites. Restaurants focus on food and accommodation-led sites. The company has 2,000 businesses offering food, drink, entertainment and accommodation across the country. The company was founded in 1898.</sdc:value></sdc:g_business1><sdc:h_SEQ><sdc:value sdc:p="0">1.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">2.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">4.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">5.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">6.00000</sdc:value></sdc:h_SEQ><sdc:h_TEST><sdc:value sdc:p="0">Spirit Group Ltd, located in</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">Staffordshire, UK, owns and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">operates pubs. The group</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">operates nearly 890 pubs, bars</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">and restaurants. The company</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">was founded in 1999.</sdc:value></sdc:h_TEST><sdc:h_business><sdc:value sdc:p="0">Spirit Group Ltd, located in Staffordshire, UK, owns and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">operates pubs. The group operates nearly 890 pubs, bars and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">restaurants. The company was founded in 1999.</sdc:value></sdc:h_business><sdc:h_business1><sdc:value>Spirit Group Ltd, located in Staffordshire, UK, owns and operates pubs. The group operates nearly 890 pubs, bars and restaurants. The company was founded in 1999.</sdc:value></sdc:h_business1><sdc:i_AFEEPCT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_AFEEPCT><sdc:i_AFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_AFEETOT><sdc:i_ATERMFEE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_ATERMFEE><sdc:i_COMOUT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_COMOUT><sdc:i_CROSS1><sdc:value>N</sdc:value></sdc:i_CROSS1><sdc:i_DATEANN><sdc:value>13 Apr 08</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEANN><sdc:i_DATEANN2><sdc:value>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEANN2><sdc:i_DATEANNS><sdc:value>Date Announced: 04/13/2008</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEANNS><sdc:i_DATEEFFS><sdc:value>Date Effective:</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEEFFS><sdc:i_DESCR><sdc:value>Acq. of Assets</sdc:value></sdc:i_DESCR><sdc:i_DESCR1><sdc:value>Not Appl.</sdc:value></sdc:i_DESCR1><sdc:i_FEEPCT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_FEEPCT><sdc:i_FEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_FEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTAFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTAFEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTENTVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTENTVAL><sdc:i_HOSTFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTFEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTPR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTPR><sdc:i_HOSTPRLABEL><sdc:value>Price/Share</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTPRLABEL><sdc:i_HOSTTFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTTFEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTVALUE><sdc:value>0</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTVALUE><sdc:i_HOSTVALUE1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTVALUE1><sdc:i_HOST_EQVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOST_EQVAL><sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL><sdc:value>0</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL><sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL1><sdc:i_PCTACQ><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PCTACQ><sdc:i_PCTOWN><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PCTOWN><sdc:i_PR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PR><sdc:i_PR_INITIAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PR_INITIAL><sdc:i_RANKVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_RANKVAL><sdc:i_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:value>0</sdc:value></sdc:i_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:i_RATE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_RATE><sdc:i_STATUS_MMC><sdc:value>N</sdc:value></sdc:i_STATUS_MMC><sdc:i_STGVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_STGVAL><sdc:i_TERMFEE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TERMFEE><sdc:i_TFEEPCT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TFEEPCT><sdc:i_TFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TFEETOT><sdc:i_TTERMFEE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TTERMFEE><sdc:i_VALLIA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_VALLIA><sdc:i_VALNOLIA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_VALNOLIA><sdc:i_VALUE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_VALUE><sdc:j_EQVALCF><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EQVALCF><sdc:j_EVCF><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVCF><sdc:j_EVEBIT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVEBIT><sdc:j_EVNI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVNI><sdc:j_EVSALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVSALES><sdc:j_MPRICEBOOK><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_MPRICEBOOK><sdc:j_PHELD><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_PHELD><sdc:j_PSOUGHT><sdc:value>100.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_PSOUGHT><sdc:j_RANKVALCF><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALCF><sdc:j_RANKVALEB><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALEB><sdc:j_RANKVALNA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALNA><sdc:j_RANKVALNI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALNI><sdc:j_RANKVALSALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALSALES><sdc:j_VALEB><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_VALEB><sdc:j_VALNI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_VALNI><sdc:j_VALSALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_VALSALES><sdc:m_AMV><sdc:value>3067.03600</sdc:value></sdc:m_AMV><sdc:m_CF3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_CF3YGR><sdc:m_CF5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_CF5YGR><sdc:m_DCR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_DCR><sdc:m_ENTVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_ENTVAL><sdc:m_EPS3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_EPS3YGR><sdc:m_EPS5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_EPS5YGR><sdc:m_LTD><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_LTD><sdc:m_MV><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_MV><sdc:m_NETASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NETASS><sdc:m_NETASS3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NETASS3YGR><sdc:m_NETASS5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NETASS5YGR><sdc:m_NI3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NI3YGR><sdc:m_NI5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NI5YGR><sdc:n_SEQ><sdc:value sdc:p="0">1.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">2.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">4.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">5.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">6.00000</sdc:value></sdc:n_SEQ><sdc:n_SYNOPSIS><sdc:value sdc:p="0">UK - Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">was rumored to be planning to</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">acquire Spirit Group Ltd, a</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">Staffordshire-based owner and</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">operator of pubs, from Punch</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">Taverns PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_SYNOPSIS><sdc:n_synopsis2><sdc:value>UK - Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC was rumored to be planning to acquire Spirit Group Ltd, a Staffordshire-based owner and operator of pubs, from Punch Taverns PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis2><sdc:n_synopsis3><sdc:value sdc:p="0">UK - Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC was rumored to be planning to acquire Spirit Group Ltd, a</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">Staffordshire-based owner and operator of pubs, from Punch Taverns PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis3><sdc:n_synopsis4><sdc:value>UK - Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC was rumored to be planning to acquire Spirit Group Ltd, a Staffordshire-based owner and operator of pubs, from Punch Taverns PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis4><sdc:n_synopsis5><sdc:value sdc:p="0">UK - Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC was rumored to be planning to acquire Spirit Group Ltd, a Staffordshire-based owner and operator of pubs,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">from Punch Taverns PLC.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis5><sdc:q_DESCR><sdc:value>Rumor</sdc:value></sdc:q_DESCR><sdc:q_HOSTANETASS><sdc:value>1576.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTANETASS><sdc:q_HOSTANILTM><sdc:value>-10.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTANILTM><sdc:q_HOSTASALESLTM><sdc:value>1894.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTASALESLTM><sdc:q_HOSTATASS><sdc:value>5397.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTATASS><sdc:q_HOSTBOOKVALUE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTBOOKVALUE><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW1><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW2><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW3><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW4><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW5><sdc:q_HOSTCOMMONEQUITY><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCOMMONEQUITY><sdc:q_HOSTEBITLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEBITLTM><sdc:q_HOSTEPS1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS1><sdc:q_HOSTEPS2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS2><sdc:q_HOSTEPS3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS3><sdc:q_HOSTEPS4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS4><sdc:q_HOSTEPS5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS5><sdc:q_HOSTEPSLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPSLTM><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS1><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS2><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS3><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS4><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS5><sdc:q_HOSTNI1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI1><sdc:q_HOSTNI2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI2><sdc:q_HOSTNI3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI3><sdc:q_HOSTNI4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI4><sdc:q_HOSTNI5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI5><sdc:q_HOSTNILTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNILTM><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC1><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC2><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC3><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC4><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC5><sdc:q_HOSTPTINCLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINCLTM><sdc:q_HOSTSALES1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES1><sdc:q_HOSTSALES2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES2><sdc:q_HOSTSALES3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES3><sdc:q_HOSTSALES4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES4><sdc:q_HOSTSALES5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES5><sdc:q_HOSTSALESLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALESLTM><sdc:q_HOSTTASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS><sdc:q_HOSTTASS1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS1><sdc:q_HOSTTASS2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS2><sdc:q_HOSTTASS3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS3><sdc:q_HOSTTASS4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS4><sdc:q_HOSTTASS5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS5><sdc:q_STATUS><sdc:value>Status:Rumor</sdc:value></sdc:q_STATUS><sdc:r_PE><sdc:value>-999.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PE><sdc:r_PE_PRINT><sdc:value>np</sdc:value></sdc:r_PE_PRINT><sdc:r_PFTMARG><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PFTMARG><sdc:r_PRICEBOOK><sdc:value>-999.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PRICEBOOK><sdc:r_PRICEBOOK_PRINT><sdc:value>np</sdc:value></sdc:r_PRICEBOOK_PRINT><sdc:r_PTINC3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PTINC3YGR><sdc:r_PTINC5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PTINC5YGR><sdc:r_ROE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_ROE><sdc:r_SALES3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_SALES3YGR><sdc:r_SALES5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_SALES5YGR><sdc:r_SE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_SE><sdc:r_TASS3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TASS3YGR><sdc:r_TASS5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TASS5YGR><sdc:r_TTCFMULT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TTCFMULT><sdc:r_TTEBITMULT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TTEBITMULT><sdc:r_VALNA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_VALNA><sdc:sic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">5812:Eating places</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">5813:Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)</sdc:value></sdc:sic_SIC><sdc:upa_UPACIDGEN><sdc:value>815184002</sdc:value></sdc:upa_UPACIDGEN><sdc:upa1_EXCHANGE><sdc:value>London</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_EXCHANGE><sdc:upa1_NATION><sdc:value>United Kingdom</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_NATION><sdc:upa1_SICP><sdc:value>5812</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_SICP><sdc:upa1_STATE><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_STATE><sdc:upa1_STATUS><sdc:value>Public</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_STATUS><sdc:upa1_TICKER><sdc:value>MAB</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_TICKER><sdc:upsic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">5812:Eating places</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">5813:Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)</sdc:value></sdc:upsic_SIC><sdc:upt_UPTCIDGEN><sdc:value>595635003</sdc:value></sdc:upt_UPTCIDGEN><sdc:upt1_EXCHANGE><sdc:value>London</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_EXCHANGE><sdc:upt1_NATION><sdc:value>United Kingdom</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_NATION><sdc:upt1_SICP><sdc:value>5813</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_SICP><sdc:upt1_STATE><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_STATE><sdc:upt1_STATUS><sdc:value>Public</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_STATUS><sdc:upt1_TICKER><sdc:value>PUB</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_TICKER><sdc:x_RANK1_VALUE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_RANK1_VALUE><sdc:x_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:x_RANK_RANKVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_RANK_RANKVAL><sdc:x_rank_rankstgval><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_rank_rankstgval></sdc:deal><category>Deal Information</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Financial Mergers &amp; Acquisitions</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/1221548</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bir/1221548</guid><bir:index_mode xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">norm</bir:index_mode><title>Mitchells and Butlers PLC</title><bir:company xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">Mitchells and Butlers PLC</bir:company><bir:cou xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">United Kingdom</bir:cou><bir:descr xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">Retail: Operator of managed pubs, bars and restaurants.</bir:descr><bir:sic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">5813</bir:sic><bir:ssic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">2086</bir:ssic><bir:ssic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">5812</bir:ssic><bir:ssic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">6719</bir:ssic><bir:ssic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">7011</bir:ssic><bir:ssic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">7999</bir:ssic><bir:naics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">722410</bir:naics><bir:snaics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">312111</bir:snaics><bir:snaics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">551112</bir:snaics><bir:snaics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">713990</bir:snaics><bir:snaics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">721110</bir:snaics><bir:snaics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">722110</bir:snaics><bir:class xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">9</bir:class><bir:size xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">I</bir:size><bir:revenue xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">K</bir:revenue><bir:ticker xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">MAB</bir:ticker><pubDate>3/25/2008 6:17:47 AM</pubDate><bir:docid xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">1221548</bir:docid><category>Company Profiles &amp; Financials</category><alacra:ip>Gale Company Profiles</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1752744</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/T1752744</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><pubDate>1/29/2008 3:15:00 PM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Final</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Interim Management Statement - Conference Call Transcript</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">9:00am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Interim Management Statement - Conference Call Transcript</title><description>...Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Mitchells &amp; Butlers conference call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later we will conduct a question-and-answer session and instructions will follow at that time. I would now like to hand over to today's chairperson, Mr. Tim Clarke. Please begin your meeting, and I will be standing by. ...

</description><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Transcript</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">T1752744</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1752744</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/B1752744</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><pubDate>1/29/2008 10:05:00 AM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Edited</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Interim Management Statement - Conference Call Summary</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">9:00am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Interim Management Statement - Conference Call Summary</title><description>...Announcement on ##/##/## is result of continued monitoring of the balance of risk and reward from retraining hedges. ...

</description><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Brief</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">B1752744</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1703746</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/T1703746</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><pubDate>12/31/2007 5:21:31 PM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Final</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Preliminary 2007 Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Earnings Conference Call Transcript</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">9:30am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Preliminary 2007 Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Earnings Conference Call Transcript</title><description>... - Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc -  ChairmanWell, good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Mitchells &amp; Butlers preliminary results presentation. As usual,  Tim and Karim will provide a detailed insight into the results that we have released, but before that I'd like to make a few opening comments.Mitchells &amp; Butlers' results this year reflect a strong financial performance and we are pleased with the operational development of the business. The Executive team have been particularly effective in growing sales and profits, despite some significant ...

</description><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Transcript</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">T1703746</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1703746</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/B1703746</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><pubDate>12/31/2007 5:21:01 PM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Edited</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Preliminary 2007 Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Earnings Conference Call Summary</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">9:30am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Preliminary 2007 Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Earnings Conference Call Summary</title><description>...MAB.L reported that for year-ended ##/##/####, Group revenue was ##.#% ahead of last year and EPS before exceptional items was ##.#p. www.streetevents.comContact Us ...

</description><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Brief</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">B1703746</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1659636</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/B1659636</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><pubDate>9/27/2007 11:06:00 AM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Edited</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Pre-Close Trading Update - Conference Call Summary</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">8:30am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Pre-Close Trading Update - Conference Call Summary</title><description>...Management reported that same outlet like-for-like sales for the ##-week period were up #.#%. YTD same outlet like-for-like sales growth was #.#%. ...

</description><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Brief</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">B1659636</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1659636</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbn/T1659636</guid><ccbn:index_mode xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">norm</ccbn:index_mode><pubDate>9/27/2007 8:04:00 AM</pubDate><ccbn:name xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc</ccbn:name><ccbn:price xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">54.0000</ccbn:price><ccbn:revision xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Final</ccbn:revision><ccbn:storetitle xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Pre-Close Trading Update - Conference Call Transcript</ccbn:storetitle><ccbn:ticker xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">MAB.L</ccbn:ticker><ccbn:time xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">8:30am UKT</ccbn:time><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers Plc Pre-Close Trading Update - Conference Call Transcript</title><description>...Good morning ladies and gentlemen. And welcome to the Mitchells &amp; Butler pre-close trading update conference call. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS.) I would like now like to hand over to your Chairperson, Tim Clarke the CEO. Please begin your meeting and I'll be standing by. ...

</description><ccbn:type xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">Transcript</ccbn:type><ccbn:docid xmlns:ccbn="http://www.alacra.com/ccbn">T1659636</ccbn:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Thomson Street Events</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/hmsc/4464-pdf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">hmsc/4464-pdf</guid><hmsc:index_mode xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">norm</hmsc:index_mode><description>Hemscott Company Fact Sheets provide business details, share data, valuation metrics, key statistics and dates, progress reports, major shareholders, directors, regulatory news, as well as five-year price charts, trading records and forecasts. </description><hmsc:cid xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">4464</hmsc:cid><hmsc:company xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC</hmsc:company><hmsc:cw xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC</hmsc:cw><pubDate>10/7/2006 9:28:00 PM</pubDate><hmsc:docid xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">4464-pdf</hmsc:docid><hmsc:epic xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">MAB</hmsc:epic><hmsc:file_id xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">2588</hmsc:file_id><hmsc:price xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">24.00</hmsc:price><hmsc:storetitle xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC (Company Facts Report)</hmsc:storetitle><title>Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC (Company Facts Report)</title><hmsc:type xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">facts</hmsc:type><hmsc:docid xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">4464-pdf</hmsc:docid><category>Company Profiles &amp; Financials</category><alacra:ip>Hemscott Group Ltd. Company Reports</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/hmsc/4464-xls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">hmsc/4464-xls</guid><hmsc:index_mode xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">norm</hmsc:index_mode><hmsc:cid xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">4464</hmsc:cid><hmsc:company xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC</hmsc:company><hmsc:cw xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC</hmsc:cw><pubDate>10/7/2006 9:28:00 PM</pubDate><hmsc:epic xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">MAB</hmsc:epic><hmsc:file_id xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">2587</hmsc:file_id><hmsc:price xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">39.00</hmsc:price><hmsc:storetitle xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC (Company Insight Report)</hmsc:storetitle><title>Company Insight Report: Mitchells &amp; Butlers PLC</title><hmsc:type xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">insight</hmsc:type><hmsc:docid xmlns:hmsc="http://www.alacra.com/hmsc">4464-xls</hmsc:docid><category>Company Profiles &amp; Financials</category><alacra:ip>Hemscott Group Ltd. Company Reports</alacra:ip></item></channel></rss>