Statement re Possible Offer

Deal Group Media PLC 13 February 2006 Not for release, publication or distribution in whole or in part, in or into the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan or any other jurisdiction if to do so would constitute a violation of the relevant laws of that jurisdiction. DEAL GROUP MEDIA PLC ('DEAL GROUP or the Company'). STATEMENT REGARDING POSSIBLE OFFER. The Board of Deal Group notes the recent movement in the Company's share price, and announces that it has received more than one approach which may or may not lead to an offer being made for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the Company. These approaches are all of a preliminary nature and there is no certainty that any of them will result in an offer actually being made. In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Deal Group announces that it has 380,048,385 ordinary shares of 1p each in issue. Further announcements will be made as appropriate. Contacts: Deal Group Media plc Andrew Dickson Tel: +44 (0)20 7691 1880 Panmure Gordon & Co (Financial adviser to Deal Group) Grant Harrison Katherine Roe Tel: +44 (0) 20 7459 3600 Media Enquiries Abchurch Communications Ariane Vacher/Charlie Jack + 44 (0) 207 398 7700 Dealing disclosure requirements: Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the 'Code'), if any person is, or becomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of 'relevant securities' of nCipher plc, 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until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the 'offer period' otherwise ends.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 nCipher plc, 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 Deal Group plc by Deal Group plc, or by any of its 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's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk or contact the Panel on telephone number +44 20 7638 0129; fax +44 20 7236 7013. The Directors of Deal Group plc accept responsibility for the information contained in this announcement. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the Directors of Deal Group plc, who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that this is the case, this information is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect its import. This announcement does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities. Panmure Gordon & Co which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority, is acting exclusively for Deal Group plc and for no one else in connection with the potential offer and is not advising any other person or treating any other person as its client in relation to the offer and will not be responsible to anyone other than Deal Group plc for providing the protections afforded to clients of Panmure Gordon & Co, or for giving advice to any other person in relation to the proposed offer, the contents of this announcement or any other matter referred to in this announcement. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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