Sportingbet PLC
05 September 2005
5 September 2005
Sportingbet Plc
('Sportingbet' or the 'Company')
Statement re. Press Speculation
The Board of Sportingbet, one of the world's leading online betting and gaming
groups, notes the recent press speculation following the announcement made by
Empire Online Limited ('Empire') on 2 September 2005 regarding an offer approach
for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Empire.
Sportingbet announces that it is in discussions with Empire, which may or may
not lead to an offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of
Empire. These discussions are at a very preliminary stage, and there can be no
certainty whatsoever that agreement will be reached and an offer will be
forthcoming. The making of any offer is subject to the satisfaction of certain
material pre-conditions and completion of appropriate due diligence. A further
announcement will be made in due course.
Enquiries:
Smithfield Consultants Tel: 020 7903 0669
George Hudson
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