SFO Investigation

19th October 2010

Sports Direct International plc

SFO Investigation

Sports Direct International plc is pleased to announce that the Serious Fraud Office will shortly confirm that its investigation into Sports Direct International plc and JJB Sports plc has been completed and it has decided that no charges are to be brought against the companies or any companies within their corporate groups. The Serious Fraud Office's investigation into individuals continues.

ENDS

Sports Direct International plc

Dave Forsey, Chief Executive T: 0845 129 9229

Bob Mellors, Group Finance Director

Financial Dynamics 

Jonathan Brill / Caroline Stewart / Alex Beagley T: 020 7831 3113