Empire Online discussions

20 Sep 2005 12:47

Sportingbet PLC20 September 2005 20 September 2005 Sportingbet Plc ("Sportingbet" or the "Company") Cessation of discussions with Empire Online Limited ("Empire") On 5 September 2005, the Board of Sportingbet confirmed that it was indiscussions with Empire which might or might not have led to an offer("Potential Offer") and that discussions were at a very preliminary stage.Sportingbet can now confirm that, by mutual agreement, it has ceased discussionswith Empire in respect of the Potential Offer. Enquiries: Smithfield Consultants Tel: 020 7903 0669George Hudson This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange