Statement re Possible Offer

RNS Number:2793D
EQ Group PLC
04 September 2007


                   eq group plc ("eq group" or "the Company")

                         Statement re - Possible Offer

The board of eq group announces that it has received an approach regarding a
possible offer from a third party. The approach is of a preliminary nature and
may or may not lead to an offer being made for the issued ordinary share capital
of the Company.

The Company also confirms, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on
Takeovers and Mergers, that it has 8,870,169 ordinary shares of 10 pence each in
issue which are admitted to trading on the AIM Market under ISIN Code
GB0004740030.

A further announcement will be made in due course, as appropriate.

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the 'Code'), if any
person is, or becomes 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any
class of 'relevant securities' of the Company, all 'dealings' in any 'relevant
securities' of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a
derivative referenced to, any such 'relevant securities') must be publicly
disclosed by no later than 3.30pm (London time) on the London business day
following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue
until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to
acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the 'offer period'
otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or
understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an 'interest' in 
'relevant' securities' of the Company, they will be deemed to be a single person 
for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all 'dealings' in 'relevant
securities' of the Company by an offeror company or the Company, or by any of
their respective 'associates', must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon
(London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant
transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose 'relevant
securities' 'dealings' should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in
issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at <
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/>.

'Interests in securities' arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an 'interest' by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required
to disclose a 'dealing' under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.


Contacts and enquiries:
eq group plc
Steve Jones, Chairman                                01422 349 401
Bob Bond, Chief Executive                            07747 032 478

Evolution Securities Limited
Joanne Lake                                          0113 243 1619


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