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 | |
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| MHP Communications | Tel: 0203 128 8788 |
| Andrew Jaques | |
| Giles Robinson | |
| Charles Hirst | |
| Catherine Chapman | |
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