JD Sports Fashion Plc Replacement: Response to recent press speculation (9713M)
January 26 2021 - 11:10AM
UK Regulatory
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JD Sports Fashion Plc
26 January 2021
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26 January 2021
JD Sports Fashion Plc
Response to recent press speculation
The Board of JD Sports Fashion Plc (the "Group") notes the
recent press speculation concerning the possibility of the Group
undertaking an equity capital raise.
The Board confirms that it is exploring additional funding
options with a view to increasing its flexibility to invest in
future strategic opportunities and that this may involve a non
pre-emptive equity placing. A further announcement will be made as
and when appropriate.
For further information please contact:
JD Sports Fashion Plc Tel: 0161 767 1000
Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman
Neil Greenhalgh, Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Iveson, Investor Relations
MHP Communications Tel: 0203 128 8788
Andrew Jaques
Giles Robinson
Charles Hirst
Catherine Chapman
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