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Entertainment One Confirms Discussions on Possible Sale of Company

September 14th 2011


Entertainment One Confirms Discussions on Possible Sale of Company

Entertainment One, the international entertainment group, today issued the following statement in response to intense press speculation over a possible sale of the company to various unamed parties.

"The Board of Entertainment One Ltd. notes the recent press speculation and confirms
that it is considering its strategic options, which may include a sale of the Company in
response to interest it has received from various parties. J.P.Morgan and Credit
Suisse have been engaged to co-ordinate the review for the board. There can be no
certainty that an offer will be forthcoming for the Company. A further announcement
will be made in due course."

Enquiries:


Redleaf Polhill

Emma Kane
Rebecca Sanders-Hewett
+44(0)207 566 6720


Entertainment One Ltd. Giles Willits
+44(0)207 907 3773


J.P.Morgan
Harry Hampson
David Harvey-Evers
+44(0)207 742 4000


Credit Suisse
Alastair Blackman
Joe Hannon
+44(0)207 788 8888


Notes to Editors:
Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is a leading international entertainment company
that specialises in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television
content. The company's comprehensive network extends around the globe including
Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Australia,
New Zealand and South Africa. Through established Entertainment and Distribution
divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film distribution, television and
music production, family programming and merchandising and licensing. Its current
rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 20,000 film
and television titles, 2,500 hours of television programming and 45,000 music tracks.
Further information is available at http://www.entertainmentonegroup.com or email
Redleaf at eOne@redleafpr.com
 

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