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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).

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BT Group

Investor relations:

Mark
Lidiard
Tel: 0800 389 4909

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