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27 November 2023

Statement Regarding musicMagpie plc

BT Group confirms that it is not intending to make an offer for musicMagpie plc.

This is a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Takeover Code (the "Code") applies.

Under Note 2 on Rule 2.8 of the Code, BT Group reserves the right to set the restrictions in Rule 2.8 aside in the following circumstances:

(a)        with the agreement of the board of musicMagpie plc;

(b)        if a third party announces a firm intention to make an offer for musicMagpie plc;

(c)        if musicMagpie plc announces a Rule 9 waiver proposal (see Note 1 of the Notes on Dispensations from Rule 9) or a reverse takeover (as defined in the Code); and

(d)        if there has been a material change of circumstances (as determined by the Takeover Panel).

For further information, please contact:

BT Group

Investor relations:

Mark Lidiard                                                    Tel: 0800 389 4909

Publication on website

A copy of this announcement will be made available, subject to certain restrictions relating to persons resident in restricted jurisdictions, on BT Group's website at www.bt.com/about/investors/financial-reporting-and-news  For the avoidance of doubt, the contents of that website is not incorporated into and does not form part of this announcement.

ENDS

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BT Group consists of three customer-facing units: Consumer serves individuals and families in the UK; Business covers companies and public services in the UK and internationally; Openreach is an independently governed, wholly owned subsidiary wholesaling fixed access infrastructure services to its customers - over 650 communications providers across the UK.

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