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YouGov PLC

06 July 2023

6 July 2023

YouGov plc

("YouGov" or "the Group" or "the Company")

Statement regarding media speculation

YouGov, the international research and data analytics group, notes the recent press speculation regarding a potential acquisition of GfK SE's European consumer panel business and confirms that it is in advanced stages of discussions and is considering an equity issue(1) to partly fund the acquisition.

There can be no certainty that a transaction will take place nor as to the terms on which any transaction may occur. A further announcement will be made in due course, if appropriate.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the market abuse regulation (EU No. 596/2014) as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended.

Enquiries

 
 YouGov plc 
  Stephan Shakespeare / Alex McIntosh 
  / Hannah Jethwani                                +44 (0) 20 7012 6000 
 
   Morgan Stanley (Lead Financial Advisor) 
   Laurence Hopkins / Dominique Cahu / 
   Conrad Griffin                                  +44 (0) 20 7425 8000 
 
   Numis Securities (NOMAD and Joint 
   Broker) 
   Nick Westlake / Iqra Amin                       +44 (0) 20 7260 1000 
 
   Berenberg (Joint Broker) 
   Mark Whitmore / Richard Andrews / Alix 
   Mecklenburg-Solodkoff                           +44 (0) 20 3207 7800 
 
   FTI Consulting 
   Charles Palmer / Tom Blundell / Jemima 
   Gurney                                          +44 (0) 20 3727 1000

1 The Company's existing shareholder authorisations permit the Company to raise up to 4.9% of the Company's existing issued share capital.

About YouGov

YouGov is an international online research data and analytics technology group.

Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.

Our innovative solutions help the world's most recognised brands, media owners and agencies to plan, activate and track their marketing activities better.

With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks.

At the core of our platform is an ever-growing source of consumer data that has been amassed over our twenty years of operation. We call it Living Data. All of our products and services draw upon this detailed understanding of our 24+ million registered panel members to deliver accurate, actionable consumer insights.

As innovators and pioneers of online market research, we have a strong reputation as a trusted source of accurate data and insights. Testament to this, YouGov data is regularly referenced by the global press, and we are the most quoted market research source in the world.

YouGov. Living Consumer Intelligence.

For further information, visit business.yougov.com

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