Premise: 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
Hypothesis: Paragon confirms that is is in the late stages of considering the acquisition of Hampshire Trust plc