Wt India Earn Regulatory News (EPI)

12 Aug 2005 16:24

Epic Group PLC12 August 2005 12 August 2005 EPIC GROUP PLC ("EPIC") Statement re possible approach for Epic The Board of Epic has noted the announcement made today by Futuremedia plc ofits intention to approach the Board with a view to making an offer for theentire issued share capital of Epic. The Epic Board looks forward to clarifying the exact timing, details andconditionality of any proposed offer from Futuremedia plc. However, there can be no certainty that this approach will lead to an offer for Epic and therefore the Board, advised by Altium Capital Limited, continues to recommend the offerby Huveaux plc. A further announcement will be made when appropriate. END ENQUIRIES: Epic Group plc Tel: 01273 728686John Gordon - ChairmanDonald Clark - Chief Executive OfficerStephen Oliver - Chief Financial Officer Altium Capital Limited Tel: 020 7484 4040Garry LevinTim RichardsonMarc Milmo Altium Capital Limited, which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdomby the Financial Services Authority in respect of regulated activities, isacting exclusively for Epic Group plc and no one else in connection with theOffer and will not be responsible to anyone other than Epic Group plc forproviding the protections afforded to clients of Altium Capital Limited or forproviding advice in relation to the Offer. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange