20 Dec 2010 07:00

20 December 2010
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888 Holdings Public Limited Company
('888' or 'the Company')
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Statement re: Press Speculation
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The Board of 888 Holdings plc notes the speculation in the weekend press and the Company can confirm that it is in the early stages of discussions in respect of a possible transaction involving Ladbrokes.
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At this stage there can be no certainty that these discussions will result in a formal offer being made for the Company.
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888 will make a further announcement if appropriate.
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The company has 345,429,509 ordinary shares of 0.5 pence each in issue under the ISIN code GI000A0F6407.
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Contacts and enquiries
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888 | |
Gigi Levi, Chief Executive Officer | +350 200 49800 |
Aviad Kobrine, Chief Financial Officer | +350 200 49800 |
M:Communications | |
Ann-marie Wilkinson/Andrew Benbow | +44 (0)20 7920 2344 |
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