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Not for distribution in or into the United States of America, Canada, Japan orAustralia Merrill Lynch International United Business Media plc - Repurchase Offer for B Shares In accordance with the circular to B shareholders dated 14 September 2006,Merrill Lynch International hereby makes the Repurchase Offer, acting asprincipal, to purchase the 697,153 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 10 October 2006 in respect of B Shares purchased underthe Repurchase Offer. Notes: All definitions used in the Circular to shareholders dated 14 September 2006apply 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 5004 Patrick BowesMerrill Lynch International020 7996 2106 ENDUNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLCRelated Shares:
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