ARE.L Regulatory News (ARE)

18 Sep 2006 11:37

Arena Leisure PLC18 September 2006 ARENA LEISURE PLC Statement with regard to The Tote Arena Leisure Plc, the UK's largest operator of horseracing fixtures, confirmsthat it is part of a racing industry consortium that has had preliminary talkswith the Department For Culture, Media and Sport and has submitted an expressionof interest with a view to a potential acquisition of the Tote. At this stage, no terms have been agreed and the talks may or may not lead to asuccessful transaction. - ends - For further information please contact: Mark Elliott, Chief ExecutiveArena Leisure Plc Tel: 020-7495-2277 e-mail: contact@arenaleisureplc.com David Rydell/Geoff CallowBell Pottinger Corporate & Financial Tel: 020-7861-3232 www.arenaleisureplc.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange