JD Sports Fashion PLC has published a circular and notice of a general meeting to discuss the acquisition of the remaining 49.98% of shares in Iberian Sports Retail Group (ISRG) currently held by Balaiko Firaja Invest and Sonae Holdings. The transaction, which is valued at €500.1 million, will be funded by JD's existing cash resources. The acquisition is considered a related party transaction and is subject to the approval of JD shareholders. The general meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2023. JD has received irrevocable undertakings from Pentland Group Limited, Pentland Industries International DAC, and all directors who hold ordinary shares in JD, representing approximately 51.67% of the company's issued share capital, to vote in favor of the resolution. The financial information for ISRG has been updated in the circular, showing revenue of €1,347.1 million and EBITDA of €124.1 million for the year ended January 31, 2023. Gross assets were €704.4 million, and net assets were €246.3 million as of the same date. The circular and related documents are available for inspection on JD's website and will be submitted to the National Storage Mechanism. JD shareholders who have elected to receive printed documents will receive a hard copy of the circular, while others will be notified that it is available online.