20th Dec 2010 07:00
20 December 2010
888 Holdings Public Limited Company
('888' or 'the Company')
Statement re: Press Speculation
The Board of 888 Holdings plc notes the speculation in the weekend press and the Company can confirm that it is in the early stages of discussions in respect of a possible transaction involving Ladbrokes.
At this stage there can be no certainty that these discussions will result in a formal offer being made for the Company.
888 will make a further announcement if appropriate.
The company has 345,429,509 ordinary shares of 0.5 pence each in issue under the ISIN code GI000A0F6407.
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Contacts and enquiries
888 | |
Gigi Levi, Chief Executive Officer | +350 200 49800 |
Aviad Kobrine, Chief Financial Officer | +350 200 49800 |
M:Communications | |
Ann-marie Wilkinson/Andrew Benbow | +44 (0)20 7920 2344 |
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