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Jun 22, 2010

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News Corporation: Possible Takeover Offer to the Shareholders of British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC

On June 15, 2010, the company News Corporation announced a possible takeover offer for all outstanding British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC shares, according to which shareholders are to receive 700 pence cash for each British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC share they hold.

The circular describes the potential effects this transaction will have on the existing Eurex options and the Eurex stock futures contract on shares of British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC (BSK/BSYF).

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