29th Sep 2005 10:51
Not for distribution in or into the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia Merrill Lynch International United Business Media plc - Repurchase Offer for B Shares In accordance with the circular to B shareholders dated 8 September 2005,Merrill Lynch International hereby makes the Repurchase Offer, acting asprincipal, to purchase the 615,866 B Shares in respect of which validacceptances of the Repurchase Offer have been received. Accordingly such offeris to purchase those shares for 245 pence each, free of all dealing expensesand commissions, in an on-Exchange transaction on the terms set out in theabove mentioned circular to shareholders. Cheques and sale advices are expected to be despatched and assured paymentsmade through CREST by 4 October 2005 in respect of B Shares purchased under theRepurchase Offer. Notes: All definitions used in the Circular to shareholders dated 8 September 2005apply to this announcement This announcement has been issued by Merrill Lynch International, which isregulated by the Financial Services Authority. Enquiries: Anne SiddellUnited Business Media020 7921 5000 Tony WhiteMerrill Lynch International020 7628 1000 ENDUNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLCRelated Shares:
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