Logo
GBp 268.80 +3.00
  • Customer websites
    • UK Bus
    • UK Coach
    • Spain - ALSA
    • Morocco - ALSA
    • National Express Germany
GBp 268.80 +3.00
Back
Menu x
  • About us
    • About us
    • Key facts
    • Our businesses
      • Our businesses
      • UK
      • ALSA
      • North America
      • Germany
      • Bahrain
    • Our business model
    • Our strategy
    • Our markets
      • Our markets
      • Industry links
    • Our management
    • Our history
    • Corporate governance
      • Corporate governance
      • Governance framework
        • Governance framework
        • Chairman and Group Chief Executive’s Responsibilities
      • Governance in Practice
        • Governance in Practice
        • Safety - Our number one priority
        • Board in action - The role of non-executive directors
        • Board in action - Engaging with the workforce
      • Board and Committees
        • Board and Committees
        • Board
        • Audit Committee
        • Nominations Committee
        • Safety and Environment Committee
        • Remuneration Committee
      • Remuneration
        • Remuneration
        • Remuneration consultants
      • Risk and Risk Management
        • Risk and Risk Management
        • Prioritising and reporting risks
        • Macro/External Risks
        • Strategic Risks
        • Operational Risks
    • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Our way
    • Our way
    • Our Vision, Purpose and Values
    • Case studies
      • Case studies
    • Excellence
      • Excellence
      • Excellence Recognition and Awards
    • Safety
      • Safety
      • Safety systems
      • Safety performance
      • Statement on Old Tyres
    • Customer
    • People
    • Community & Environment
      • Community & Environment
      • Managing our community engagement
      • Charity support
    • Environment and Climate Change
      • Environment and Climate Change
      • Climate change performance
        • Climate change performance
        • Environmental performance
        • Our greenhouse gas emissions 2018
      • Safeguarding our natural resources
    • National Express Foundation
      • National Express Foundation
      • 2019 second-round community award winners
      • 2019 second-round educational institution award winners
      • 2019 first-round community award winners
      • 2019 first-round educational institution award winners
      • 2018 second-round community award winners
      • 2018 second-round educational institution award winners
      • 2018 first-round community award winners
      • 2018 first-round educational institution award winner
      • 2017 community award winners
      • 2017 educational institution award winners
      • 2016 community award winners
      • 2016 educational institution award winners
      • 2015 community award winners
      • 2015 educational institution award winners
      • 2014 community award winners
      • 2014 educational institution award winners
      • 2013 community award winners
      • 2013 educational institution award winners
      • 2012 award winners
    • Suppliers
      • Suppliers
      • Ethical sourcing
      • New opportunities
      • Supplier site safety
    • Policies
      • Policies
      • Health & Safety Policy
      • Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy
      • Workplace Rights Policy
      • Whistleblowing Policy
      • Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
      • Disability Statements
      • Group Environmental Policy
      • Human Rights Policy
      • Purchasing Policy
      • Modern Slavery Policy
      • Tax Strategy
      • Pensions Statement
  • Investors
    • Investors
    • Understanding National Express Group
      • Understanding National Express Group
      • A changing market
      • Our markets
      • Business model
        • Business model
        • What we do
        • Where we operate
        • How we create value
        • How we sustain advantage
      • Our strategy
      • KPIs
    • 2019 in review
      • 2019 in review
      • Financial highlights
      • Chairman’s statement
      • Group Chief Executive’s Review
      • Group Finance Director’s Review
      • Business review
        • Business review
        • ALSA
        • North America
        • UK
      • Environmental, Social & Governance
      • Download centre
    • Financial overview
      • Financial overview
      • Group Income Statement
      • Group Balance Sheet
      • Group Cash Flow Statement
      • Five Year Summary
    • Debt information
    • Corporate news
    • Regulatory news
      • Regulatory news
      • Subscribe to regulatory news
    • Results
    • Reports
      • Reports
    • Presentations
    • AGM
    • Share price information
      • Share price information
      • Share price chart
      • Share price calculator
      • Share price history
      • Share price alerts
    • Shareholder centre
      • Shareholder centre
      • Shareholder electronic communications
      • Registrar details
      • Download forms
      • Share dealing service
      • Dividend information
      • Shareholder FAQs
      • Warning to Shareholders
      • Shareholder privacy notice
    • Financial Calendar
      • Financial Calendar
    • Videos
    • Analysts
    • Investor relations contacts
  • Media
    • Media
    • News across the Group
    • Corporate news
    • Social Hub
    • Email updates
    • Awards
    • Image library
    • Video library
    • Filming Policy
    • Media contacts
  • Careers
    • Careers
    • Our People
      • Our People
      • Global People Standards
    • Job Opportunities
    • Employee Policies
      • Employee Policies
      • Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy
      • Health & Safety Policy
      • Workplace Rights Policy
    • Graduate opportunities
      • Graduate opportunities
      • About our businesses
      • What our graduates say
  • Customers
    • Customers
    • Plan a journey & buy tickets
    • Our policies
      • Our policies
      • Health & Safety
      • Disability statements
      • Group Environment policy
      • Human Rights policy
    • Customer contacts
    • Follow us
  • Quick find
    • National Express Foundation  
    • Case Studies  
    • Environment  
    • Charity Support  
    • Vision & Values  
    • Our businesses  
    • History  
    • Management  
    • Key facts  
    • Strategy  
    • Annual Report  
    • Share price  
    • Shareholder information  
    • Results  
    • Financial Calendar  
  • News across the Group
  • Corporate news
  • Social Hub
  • Email updates
  • Awards
  • Image library
  • Video library
  • Filming Policy
  • Media contacts

Newsroom / Corporate news

Major announcements from National Express Group PLC

Filter news by:

  • 2009
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
    • 2013
    • 2012
    • 2011
    • 2010
    • 2009
    • 2008
    • 2007

  • Corporate news
  • 21 Dec 2009

  • Read more

National Express Group PLC Pre Close Statement

National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or "the Group"), the international public transport operator, today releases a pre-close trading update ahead of the year ending 31 December 2009.

  • Corporate news
  • 16 Dec 2009

  • Read more

National Express Group plc appoints Dean Finch as Chief Executive

National Express Group plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Finch as Group Chief Executive.

  • Corporate news
  • 27 Nov 2009

  • Read more

Result of Extraordinary General Meeting

On 11 November 2009, National Express Group PLC announced an equity fundraising scheme.

  • Corporate news
  • 11 Nov 2009

  • Read more

National Express Group PLC announces 7 for 3 Rights Issue

National Express Group PLC announces 7 for 3 Rights Issue to raise net proceeds of approximately £360 million On 11 November 2009, National Express Group PLC announced an equity fundraising scheme.

  • Corporate news
  • 05 Nov 2009

  • Read more

National Express - East Coast Mainline

On 1 July 2009, National Express Group PLC (the "Company" or the "Group") announced that discussions with the UK Department for Transport ("DfT") had not secured an improved outlook for the National Express East Coast (“NXEC”) franchise.

Corporate news

  • Read more

30 Oct 2009

Statement regarding Cosmen family

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT (AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN) IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO OR FROM THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN OR THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION30 October 2009 National Express Group PLC("National Express" or the "Group") Statement regarding Cosmen family The Board of National Express (the "Board") notes the statement from the Cosmen family today.

  • Read more

22 Oct 2009

Interim Management Statement

National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or "the Group"), the international public transport operator, today releases its Interim Management Statement for the third quarter ended 30 September 2009.

  • Read more

19 Oct 2009

Statement regarding press speculation

On 16 October 2009, following the announcement that the consortium comprising CVC Capital Partners and the Cosmen family (together, the "Consortium") did not intend to make an offer for the Group, the Board of National Express (the "Board") reiterated its belief that strengthening the Group's balance sheet through an equity fundraising is a key objective in order to unlock the inherent value of the Group for all shareholders.

  • Read more

16 Oct 2009

Statement regarding possible offer

The Board of National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or the "Group") notes the announcement by CVC Capital Partners and interests of the Cosmen family (together the "Consortium") that it has decided not to make an offer for National Express.

  • Read more

25 Sep 2009

Statement regarding possible offer

On 11 September 2009, the Takeover Panel Executive announced that it had ruled that the Consortium must, by 5.

  • Read more

11 Sep 2009

Statement regarding possible offer

National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or the "Group") announced on 3 September 2009 that CVC Capital Partners and interests of the Cosmen family (together the "Consortium") had made a proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the Group for 500 pence per share in cash (the "Final Proposal").

  • Read more

10 Sep 2009

Statement regarding possible offer

National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or the "Group") announced on 3 September 2009 that CVC Capital Partners and interests of the Cosmen family (together the "Consortium") had made a proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the Group for 500 pence per share in cash (the "Final Proposal").

  • Read more

03 Sep 2009

Statement regarding possible offer

National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or the "Group") notes the announcement by CVC Capital Partners and interests of the Cosmen family (together the "Consortium").

  • Read more

28 Aug 2009

Statement regarding possible offer

National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or the "Group") announced on 27 August 2009 that funds advised by CVC Capital Partners and interests of the Cosmen family (together the "Consortium") had made a revised proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the Group for 450 pence per share in cash (the "Revised Proposal").

  • Read more

27 Aug 2009

Statement regarding possible offer

National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or the "Group") today announces that the consortium, comprising funds advised by CVC Capital Partners and interests of the Cosmen family (together the "Consortium"), has made a revised proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the Group for 450 pence per share in cash.

  • Read more

30 Jul 2009

Half Year Results for the six months ended 30 June 2009

National Express Group PLC, a leading international public transport group, operates bus and coach services across the UK, Spain and North America, and rail services in the UK.

  • Read more

27 Jul 2009

Statement regarding possible offer

National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or the "Group") announced on 23July 2009 that it had received an approach in connection with a possible offerfor the Group from an unnamed third party.

  • Read more

23 Jul 2009

Statement regarding possible offers

National Express Group PLC ("National Express" or the "Group") notes the announcement made by FirstGroup plc ("FirstGroup") that it does not intend to make an offer for the Group.

  • Read more

01 Jul 2009

National Express Group PLC Pre Close Statement

National Express Group PLC ('National Express') provides the following update on Group trading in advance of its first half year results, for the six months ended 30 June 2009, to be published on 30 July 2009.

  • Read more

01 Jul 2009

National Express Group PLC Pre Close Statement

Trading update Trading conditions throughout the first half year have remained challenging.

  • Read more

01 Jul 2009

National Express East Coast

Following reports in the media about National Express East Coast, we would like to ensure all our customers have the correct information.

  • Read more

21 May 2009

National Express Group PLC agreement to sell Travel London

National Express Group PLC ('National Express' or the 'Group') announces that it has entered a binding agreement to sell Travel London, its London bus business, to NedRailways, a subsidiary of NS Dutch Railways.

  • Read more

06 May 2009

National Express Group PLC AGM and Interim Management Statement

National Express Group PLC (‘National Express' or ‘the Group') is today holding its Annual General Meeting in London.

  • Read more

02 Apr 2009

National Express Group PLC announces new Chairman

National Express Group PLC (NEG) is pleased to announce the appointment today of John Devaney as Chairman of the group.

  • Read more

26 Feb 2009

Full Year Results for the year ended 31 December 2008

National Express Group PLC, a leading international public transport group, operates bus, coach and rail services in the UK, bus and coach operations in Spain and school bus services in North America.

News across the Group

  • Read more
  • All news across the group

19 Jan 2021

Bus timetable changes - 24 January 2021

National Express West Midlands timetables are changing on Sunday 24 January 2021. The bus company is reminding people to check before they travel -...

  • Read more
  • All news across the group

14 Jan 2021

Vaccine confidence encourages grey pound to spend on UK coach holidays in 2021

A UK package coach holiday operator is reporting signs of growing confidence from the ‘grey pound’ in their ability to start to travel again in 202...

Stay updated

  • Email updates

Subscribe to our email updates service below to receive the latest news from National Express Group.

Media contacts

  • Media contacts
_MG_6219.jpg _MG_6219.jpg
National Express Group

National Express Group is a leading public transport operator with bus, coach and rail services in the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa, North America and the Middle East. Passengers made 938 million journeys on our services in 2019.

National Express Group PLC is a company registered in England and Wales, whose registered office is National Express House, Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Digbeth Birmingham, B5 6DD. Registered No: 2590560.

Quick Links
  • Home
  • About us
  • Our Way
  • Investors
  • Media
  • Careers
  • Customers
  • Modern Slavery Statement
Site tools
  • Contact us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Centre
  • Sitemap
  • Alert service
  • RSS feed
Keep in touch
British Quality Foundation