Aug 18 (Reuters) - Ashley Services Group Ltd ASH.AX :
* IMF Bentham (IMF) funding proposal ASH.AX
* Notes that IMF has advised that no decision has yet been taken by IMF to commence proceedings
* Says no legal proceedings have been served, and may not ever be
* Says ASH notes that IMF has advised that no decision has yet been taken by imf to commence proceedings
* Says ASH denies all liability in respect of claims of the nature described in IMF's announcement
* "Will vigorously defend any such claims should they be commenced"