Group Press Releases
Response to Speculation
21 September 2005
The Board of Aegis Group plc ("Aegis" or the "Company") notes yesterday's speculation regarding an approach to the Company. Aegis confirms that it has received an approach at an indicative level of 140 pence per Aegis share.
However, the approach is preliminary in nature and there can be no certainty that an offer will be made.
This announcement is being made by the Company as required by the City Code on Takeovers & Mergers (the "City Code"). Note 7 on Rule 2.4 of the City Code also requires the Company to point out that this statement is being made by the Company without prior agreement with the potential offeror and that there can therefore be no certainty as to the terms on which any offer might be made.
A further announcement will be made in due course.
For further information contact:
Tim Spratt, Charlie Palmer
Financial Dynamics
+44 (0) 20 7831 3113
