3rd Nov 2005 07:06
PartyGaming Plc03 November 2005 3 November 2005 PartyGaming Plc ("PartyGaming") Response to press speculation in relation to Empire Online Limited ("Empire") The board of PartyGaming confirms that it has made a preliminary, non-bindingapproach to Empire. There can be no certainty that any agreement will be reached or that any offerwill be forthcoming or as to the terms of any such offer. Any offer proposalwould depend upon, in particular, PartyGaming being satisfied as to a number ofmaterial pre-conditions, including due diligence and the prospects for Empire'sbusiness. The terms of any offer will be determined by the outcome of the due diligenceprocess, which is ongoing. A further announcement will be made when appropriate. Contacts: PartyGaming Plc +44 (0)20 7337 0100 Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor RelationsJohn Shepherd, Director of Corporate Communications Financial Dynamics +44 (0)20 7831 3113 Edward Bridges / Juliet Clarke This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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