- The Company continues constructive discussions with its debt providers, Barclays, HBOS and Kaupthing, who remain supportive.
- Discussions continue in relation to JJB's Fitness Clubs and JJB's other non-core assets and businesses.
- There can be no certainty that any transaction will occur or as to the terms of any such transaction.

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• JJB.UK 12/30/1899 00:00am
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• JJB.UK 12/30/1899 00:00am
  JJB Sports Price target cut to 1P from 20P at Citigroup- Note: On 12.10 Reports July-Dec Rev -7.5% y/y, 8.9% decrease in retail sales y/y .
  
• JJB.UK 12/30/1899 00:00am
  JJB Sports Reports July-Dec Rev -7.5% y/y- Meeting FY expectations will depend on Jan results - 8.9% decrease in retail sales y/y - Approach for lifestyle unit did not lead to formal offer - Continuing to more...
  
• JJB.UK 12/30/1899 00:00am
  JJB Sports Interim management statement to be delayed, will be released later in day- Cites administrative delay
  
• JJB.UK 12/30/1899 00:00am
  JJB Sports Continues constructive discussion with its creditors- The Company continues constructive discussions with its debt providers, Barclays, HBOS and Kaupthing, who remain supportive. - Discussions more...
  

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