9th Sep 2005 10:16
Not for distribution in or into the United States of America, Canada, Japan orAustralia United Business Media plc (the "Company") Repurchase Offer for B Shares As anticipated in the circular to shareholders in connection with the capitalreorganisation that took place in April 2001, the Company is arranging afurther repurchase offer to holders of outstanding B shares. The Company, on 8 September has sent to B shareholders documentation relatingto a further repurchase offer that is proposed to be made by Merrill LynchInternational at 245 pence per B share. The proposed timetable for the repurchase offer is as follows: Latest time for receipt of acceptance 3 p.m. on 28 September 2005forms Announcement of repurchase offer for B 29 September 2004shares Despatch of proceeds By 4 October 2003 A copy of the documentation sent to B shareholders has been submitted forpublication through the Document Viewing Facility, which is situated at:Financial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E145HS. Enquiries:United Business Media plcJean Purser 020 7921 5061 Merrill Lynch InternationalTony White 020 7996 4118 ENDUNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLCRelated Shares:
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