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JD Sports Fashion Plc
09 January 2012
9 January 2012
JD Sports Fashion Plc ("JD")
Statement re press speculation
JD notes the press speculation in relation to a potential offer for the assets of Blacks Leisure Group plc ("Blacks") and the recent announcement made by Blacks, and confirms that it is in advanced discussions with Blacks in relation to an offer for certain of its assets. A further announcement will be made on conclusion of those discussions.
Enquiries:
JD Sports Fashion Plc Tel: 0161 767 1000
Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman
Barry Bown, Chief Executive
Brian Small, Finance Director
Investec Bank plc Tel: 0207 597 5970
David Currie
MHP Communications Tel: 0203 128 8100
Andrew Jaques
Barnaby Fry
Ian Payne
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