Character Regulatory News (CCT)

15 Feb 2006 09:44

Character Group PLC15 February 2006 Issued on behalf of The Character Group plcDate: 15.2.2006 The Character Group plc ("Character" or "Company") The Board of Character has noted the recent rise in the ordinary share price.The Board of Character announces that it has received approaches which may ormay not lead to an offer or offers being made for the entire issued sharecapital of the Company. Shareholders should note that discussions are at a very preliminary stage andthe level and form of any eventual consideration is presently unclear. A further announcement will be made as soon as is practicable. In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, TheCharacter Group plc confirms that it has 52,830,909 ordinary shares of 5p eachin issue. (ISIN GB0008976119). Enquiries:Richard King, Chairman Fiona Tooley/Katie DaleKiran Shah, Group Finance Director Citigate Dewe RogersonThe Character Group PLC Tel: +44 (0) 121 455 8370Group Office: +44 (0) 208 949 5898 Mobile: +44 (0) 7785 703523Mob: +44 (0)7836 250150 (RK)Mob: +44 (0)7956 278522 (KS)www.thecharacter.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange