FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July 2009
15 July 2009
BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING GROUP PLC
(Name of Registrant)
Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 5QD England
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Yes No X
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
EXHIBIT NO. 1 Press release of British
Sky Broadcasting Group plc announcing Repayment of Bonds released
on 15 July 2009
Repayment of Bonds
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc today announced that it had repaid its $600 million (£380 million) of 8.2% guaranteed notes issued in July 1999. This repayment is in addition to £100 million of 7.75% guaranteed notes (also issued in July 1999) which it repaid last week. Following these repayments, the Group has no further bond redemptions falling due until October 2015. The credit ratings for the Group's senior unsecured debt remain unchanged at Baa1 stable outlook (Moody's) and BBB positive outlook (S&P).
Enquiries
Analysts/Investors:
Robert Kingston
020 7705 3726
Francesca Pierce
020 7705 3337
Media :
Robert
Fraser
020 7705 3036
Bella
Vuillermoz
020 7800 2651
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING GROUP PLC
Date: 15 July
2009 By:
/s/ Dave Gormley
Dave Gormley
Company Secretary