Statement re Imagination Technologies plc

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF ANY RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF THAT JURISDICTION

This is an announcement falling under Rule 2.8 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code").  

22 March 2016

Statement from Apple Inc. ("Apple") re. Imagination Technologies plc ("Imagination")

From time to time, Apple talks with companies about potential acquisitions. We had some discussions with Imagination, but we do not plan to make an offer for the company at this time.

This announcement is made in accordance with Rule 2.8 of the Code. As a result of this announcement, Apple will, except with the consent of the UK Panel on Takeovers and Mergers, be bound by the restrictions contained in Rule 2.8 of the Code.

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