Saint John, N.B., Canada – June 16, 2023 – Contrary to recent press reports, Cooke has not completed its due diligence investigation of Nueva Pescanova, S. L. nor has it delivered a revised offer to ABANCA.

Cooke will not be offering any further comment on the status of the transaction.

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