Dublin/London – 30 November 2009: Independent News & Media PLC [‘INM’] today announced that the above document issued by Independent News & Media PLC (the “Company”) in connection with the Rights Issue is being sent to Qualifying Shareholders in the Company today (together with, in the case of Qualifying Non-CREST Shareholders, Provisional Allotment Letters representing their Rights entitlements). The Shareholder Guide is also being submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority where it will be available for inspection at the following locations: