LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The Paragon Group of Companies PLC : * Paragon grp of co’s - response to press speculation * Notes the recent press speculation * Paragon - confirms that it is in the early stages of considering the acquisition of Hampshire trust plc, * No certainty that a transaction will be concluded
 Paragon - does not confirm that it is in the early stages of considering the acquisition of Hampshire trust plc, * No certainty that a transaction will be concluded
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