Stmnt re Share Price Movement

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JJB Sports plc

Response to today's share price movement

JJB Sports plc ("JJB" or the "Company") notes the movement in its share price and rumours regarding a potential offer for the Company.

The Company confirms that it has in recent weeks held discussions with its lending bank and a number of potential strategic partners and investors about raising additional financing for the Company.

Constructive discussions continue with the Company's lending bank and one of the potential strategic partners and have been widened to include other key stakeholders. There is no certainty that these discussions will result in the Company reaching agreement for the provision of additional financing.

A further announcement will be made in due course.

For further information, please contact:

Maitland

Neil Bennett

Daniel Yea

020 7379 5151

Numis Securities Limited, Nominated Adviser

Heraclis Economides

Richard Thomas

020 7260 1000