Jan 18 (Reuters) - Melrose Industries Plc:
* STATEMENT REGARDING ITS OFFER FOR GKN PLC
* "REAL PREMIUM FOR GKN SHAREHOLDERS IS REFLECTED IN CURRENT SHARE PRICES OF GKN, MELROSE, WHICH HAVE RISEN SUBSTANTIALLY SINCE ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPROACH BY GKN"
* "BELIEVES SHAREHOLDERS OF GKN BEST PLACED TO JUDGE WHICH MANAGEMENT TEAM IS BETTER EQUIPPED TO DELIVER GREATEST VALUE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF GKN" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: