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SCI Entertainment - Statement re Possible Offer

RNS Number:2404D
SCI Entertainment Group PLC
04 September 2007


For immediate release


4 September 2007


Statement regarding possible offer for SCi


Following the recent speculation in the press, the Board of SCi Entertainment
Group plc ('SCi') confirms that it has received an approach and as a result has
entered into extremely preliminary discussions regarding a possible offer for
the Company. No proposal has been received at this time, however, and there can
be no certainty that any offer for the Company will be made or as to the terms
of any such offer were one to be made.


A further announcement will be made in due course.


Enquiries:
Madano Partnership
Matthew Moth +44 (0) 20 7593 4000

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 SCi, 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 any 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declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or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
SCi, 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 SCi 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.


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