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Announcements to the London Stock Exchange today:

 

RNS Number:8847H

Belgravia Group

21 August 2006

 

 

For immediate release

                                                                  21 August 2006

                           

                            Newcastle United plc

                        Response to Press Speculation

 

Following recent press speculation, The Belgravia Group ("Belgravia") confirms

that it is examining the potential opportunity of acquiring Newcastle United plc

("Newcastle" or the "Company"), which may or may not lead to an offer for the

Company being made by Belgravia.

 

A further statement will be made if appropriate.

 

Enquiries:

Tavistock Communications

John West

Tel: (020) 7920 3150

 

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any

person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of

any class of "relevant securities" of Newcastle, all "dealings" in any "relevant

securities" of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a

derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly

disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day

following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue

until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to

acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period"

otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or

understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant

securities" of Newcastle, they will be deemed to be a single person for the

purpose of Rule 8.3.

 

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant

securities" of Newcastle by Belgravia or Newcastle, or by any of their

respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London

time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant

securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in

issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at

www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

 

"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic

exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of

securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by

virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in

respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

 

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the

Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required

to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.

 

 

 

                      This information is provided by RNS

            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

 

END

 

LONDON (AFX) - Newcastle United gained 8 pence to 69, following a weekend press report that the football club has received a takeover approach from Belgravia Group, a little-known offshore investment company based in Jersey.

 

The bid, which is at an early stage, would value the club at close to 100 mln stg, according to The Sunday Telegraph.

 

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LONDON (AFX) - Offshore investment group Belgravia Group confirmed, following weekend press speculation, that it is looking at a takeover bid for Newcastle United PLC, which may or may not lead to an offer for the Company being made by Belgravia.

 

The bid, which is at an early stage, would value the club at close to 100 mln stg, according to a report in The Sunday Telegraph.

 

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nes

 

 

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RNS Number:9046H

Newcastle United PLC

21 August 2006

 

 

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

21 August 2006

 

NEWCASTLE UNITED PLC ("NEWCASTLE")

 

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the

"Code"), Newcastle confirms that it has 133,107,121 ordinary shares of 5 pence

each in issue and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange under the UK

ISIN code GB0006572795.

 

A further announcement will be made if appropriate.

 

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

 

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes,

"interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant

securities" of Newcastle, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of

Newcastle (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative

referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no

later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date

of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on

which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses

or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two

or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether

formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of

Newcastle, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule

8.3.

 

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant

securities" of Newcastle by the potential offeror or Newcastle, or by any of

their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon

(London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant

transaction.

 

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant

securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in

issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at

www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

 

"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic

exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of

securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by

virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in

respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks

are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Takeover Panel's

website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to

disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Takeover Panel.

 

 

 

 

 

                      This information is provided by RNS

            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

 

END

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I just wonder who is selling, John Hall, Dougie or Shepherd ?, if I recall correctly anyone owning over 30% of the shares must make a move to buy the remaining 70% and take the club of the stockmarket.

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Announcements to the London Stock Exchange today:

 

RNS Number:8847H

Belgravia Group

21 August 2006

 

 

For immediate release

                                                                  21 August 2006

                           

                            Newcastle United plc

                        Response to Press Speculation

 

Following recent press speculation, The Belgravia Group ("Belgravia") confirms

that it is examining the potential opportunity of acquiring Newcastle United plc

("Newcastle" or the "Company"), which may or may not lead to an offer for the

Company being made by Belgravia.

 

A further statement will be made if appropriate.

 

Enquiries:

Tavistock Communications

John West

Tel: (020) 7920 3150

 

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any

person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of

any class of "relevant securities" of Newcastle, all "dealings" in any "relevant

securities" of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a

derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly

disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day

following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue

until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to

acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period"

otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or

understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant

securities" of Newcastle, they will be deemed to be a single person for the

purpose of Rule 8.3.

 

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant

securities" of Newcastle by Belgravia or Newcastle, or by any of their

respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London

time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant

securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in

issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at

www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

 

"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic

exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of

securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by

virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in

respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

 

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the

Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required

to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.

 

 

 

                      This information is provided by RNS

            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

 

END

 

LONDON (AFX) - Newcastle United gained 8 pence to 69, following a weekend press report that the football club has received a takeover approach from Belgravia Group, a little-known offshore investment company based in Jersey.

 

The bid, which is at an early stage, would value the club at close to 100 mln stg, according to The Sunday Telegraph.

 

newsdesk@afxnews.com

 

fjb/vjt

 

 

COPYRIGHT

 

 

Copyright AFX News Limited 2005. All rights reserved.

 

The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.

 

 

AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited

 

LONDON (AFX) - Offshore investment group Belgravia Group confirmed, following weekend press speculation, that it is looking at a takeover bid for Newcastle United PLC, which may or may not lead to an offer for the Company being made by Belgravia.

 

The bid, which is at an early stage, would value the club at close to 100 mln stg, according to a report in The Sunday Telegraph.

 

newsdesk@afxnews.com

 

nes

 

 

COPYRIGHT

 

 

Copyright AFX News Limited 2005. All rights reserved.

 

The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.

 

 

AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited

 

RNS Number:9046H

Newcastle United PLC

21 August 2006

 

 

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

21 August 2006

 

NEWCASTLE UNITED PLC ("NEWCASTLE")

 

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the

"Code"), Newcastle confirms that it has 133,107,121 ordinary shares of 5 pence

each in issue and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange under the UK

ISIN code GB0006572795.

 

A further announcement will be made if appropriate.

 

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

 

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes,

"interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant

securities" of Newcastle, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of

Newcastle (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative

referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no

later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date

of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on

which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses

or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two

or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether

formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of

Newcastle, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule

8.3.

 

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant

securities" of Newcastle by the potential offeror or Newcastle, or by any of

their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon

(London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant

transaction.

 

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant

securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in

issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at

www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

 

"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic

exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of

securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by

virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in

respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks

are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Takeover Panel's

website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to

disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Takeover Panel.

 

 

 

 

 

                      This information is provided by RNS

            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

 

END

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That last announcement means fuck all to me, like. I've seen all the others when takeover talk has arisen but never that'un. Does that mean an offer was submitted or what?

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BOOM! SHEIK SHEIK SHEIK THA TOON.

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let it be true

 

I want the club to be a rich Arabs plaything, I've waited 40 years, watching shite (with a few exceptions) so a few years of high "loads a money" drama (please)and then we can be crap again for eternity as far as I'm concerned

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I just wonder who is selling, John Hall, Dougie or Shepherd ?, if I recall correctly anyone owning over 30% of the shares must make a move to buy the remaining 70% and take the club of the stockmarket.

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Correct, doesn't mean it has to happen, but they would have to make a reasonable offer.

 

I think all we know for sure now is that Belgravia have made an offer for at least 1% on behalf of...someone, possibly themselves, but can reasonably assume it's a proper takeover attempt.

 

:blush::blush: :blush: :blush::panic:

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That last announcement means fuck all to me, like. I've seen all the others when takeover talk has arisen but never that'un. Does that mean an offer was submitted or what?

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I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach).

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BOOM! SHEIK SHEIK SHEIK THA TOON.

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let it be true

 

I want the club to be a rich Arabs plaything, I've waited 40 years, watching shite (with a few exceptions) so a few years of high "loads a money" drama (please)and then we can be crap again for eternity as far as I'm concerned

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Exactly. We're at the footballing roulette table, spin the fucking wheel. Always bet on sheik.

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I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach).

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I think they are just following their legal obligation to disclose the quantity/value of the shares.

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I just wonder who is selling, John Hall, Dougie or Shepherd ?, if I recall correctly anyone owning over 30% of the shares must make a move to buy the remaining 70% and take the club of the stockmarket.

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Correct, doesn't mean it has to happen, but they would have to make a reasonable offer.

 

I think all we know for sure now is that Belgravia have made an offer for at least 1% on behalf of...someone, possibly themselves, but can reasonably assume it's a proper takeover attempt.

 

:blush::blush: :blush: :blush::panic:

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Fact of the matter is, the richer the client, the better the cut Belgravia will take from it. They're moving pretty damned quickly for it to be small pickings IMO.

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I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach).

182240[/snapback]

 

I think they are just following their legal obligation to disclose the quantity/value of the shares.

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What I was trying to say, albeit very craply! :blush:

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I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach).

182240[/snapback]

 

I think they are just following their legal obligation to disclose the quantity/value of the shares.

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Aye, that's what it is. It's a stock exchange requirement signifying that a bid is about to/has been made, I think.

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I think I'll listen to the assorted luminaries on Talksport talk shit about this on my way home tonight.  I do hope it's someone particularly stupid like Jason Cundy or Patrick Kinghorn.

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Talking of the Talksport loons, have you ever heard Gab Marcotti rave about Obafemi Martins ?

 

Its practically a jizz-fest.

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I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach).

182240[/snapback]

 

I think they are just following their legal obligation to disclose the quantity/value of the shares.

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Aye, that's what it is. It's a stock exchange requirement signifying that a bid is about to/has been made, I think.

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I think you're right, it's beyond the "possible" stage, I believe it means "imminent" or "intended" !!!!!!!!!!!

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I think I'll listen to the assorted luminaries on Talksport talk shit about this on my way home tonight.  I do hope it's someone particularly stupid like Jason Cundy or Patrick Kinghorn.

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Talking of the Talksport loons, have you ever heard Gab Marcotti rave about Obafemi Martins ?

 

Its practically a jizz-fest.

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Doesn't he do that about all those who play in Italy?? No doubt another plug for his book! :blush:

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