JD Sports Regulatory News (JD.)

11 May 2005 07:40

John David Group (The) PLC11 May 2005 11 May 2005 THE JOHN DAVID GROUP PLC The Board of John David Group Plc ("JD" or the "Group"), notes this morning'sannouncement of the cash offer for 211.2 pence per JD share on behalf ofManchester Square Enterprises Limited for the whole of the issued and to beissued share capital of JD ("the Offer"). As required by the City Code onTakeovers and Mergers, the Board will be obtaining independent advice in respectof the Offer and will make the substance of such advice known to shareholders indue course. In the meantime, shareholders are advised to take no action inrespect of their JD shares. Enquiries: The John David Group Plc Tel: 0870 873 0333Peter Cowgill, Executive ChairmanBarry Bown, Chief ExecutiveBrian Small, Finance Director Investec Investment Banking Tel: 020 7597 5970David CurrieStefan Borson Hogarth Partnership Limited Tel: 020 7357 9477Andrew JaquesBarnaby Fry This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange