Dublin/London – 3rd November, 2009: Independent News & Media PLC (“INM”, “the Company” or “the Group”) announces that it has today issued a circular to shareholders convening an extraordinary general meeting of the Company (“EGM”) to be held at 11.15 a.m. on 26th November, 2009 (or, if later, immediately following the conclusion or adjournment of the Class 1 EGM, convened to be held at 11.00 a.m. on the same day and at the same location) (“Circular”).