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Manchester United Plc Update on Cyber Security Breach

MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manchester United Plc (NYSE: MANU) can confirm that the club has experienced a cyber attack on its systems. The club has taken swift actions to contain the attack and is currently working with expert advisers to investigate the incident and minimize the ongoing IT disruption.

Although this is a sophisticated operation by organized cyber criminals, the club has extensive protocols and procedures in place for such an event and had rehearsed for this risk. Our cyber defenses identified the attack and shut down affected systems to contain the damage and protect data.

Club media channels, including our website and mobile app, are unaffected and we are not currently aware of any breach of personal data associated with our fans or customers. All critical systems required for matches to take place at Old Trafford remain secure and operational and tomorrow’s game against West Bromwich Albion will go ahead.

Contacts

Investor Relations:
Corinna Freedman
Head of Investor Relations
+44 161 868 8431
Corinna.Freedman@manutd.co.uk

Media Relations:
Charlie Brooks
Director of Communications
+44 788 126 8501
charlie.brooks@manutd.co.uk

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Contacts

Investor Relations:
Corinna Freedman
Head of Investor Relations
+44 161 868 8431
Corinna.Freedman@manutd.co.uk

Media Relations:
Charlie Brooks
Director of Communications
+44 788 126 8501
charlie.brooks@manutd.co.uk

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