JD Sports Fashion PLC

Share Issue/Capital Change • Jan 26, 2021

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JD Sports Fashion Plc

26 January 2021

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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