Response to Secretary of State's Announcement

Response to Secretary of State's Announcement on Proposed Acquisition

Sky plc ("Sky" or "We") notes today's announcement by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport ("Secretary of State") on the proposed acquisition of Sky by 21st Century Fox, Inc.

We note the swift decision to now refer this to the CMA and will continue to engage constructively in this process.

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Sky has over 31,000 employees and is listed as one of The Times Top 50 employers for women. Sky is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SKY).