BRIEF-Hotel Chocolat Received Proposed Cash Acquisition For 375 Pence In Cash For Each Share

Hotel Chocolat Group PLC: * HOTEL CHOCOLAT GROUP - RECOMMENDED CASH ACQUISITION

* HOTEL CHOCOLAT GROUP PLC: PROPOSED DEAL FOR EACH HOTEL CHOCOLAT SHARE 375 PENCE IN CASH * HOTEL CHOCOLAT GROUP PLC: PROPOSED DEAL FOR APPROXIMATELY £534 MILLION ON A FULLY DILUTED BASIS

* HOTEL CHOCOLAT: CO'S DIRECTORS ADVISED BY LAZARD AND LIBERUM CONSIDER TERMS OF CASH OFFER TO BE FAIR AND REASONABLE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: