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Evolution Group PLC 29 March 2001 The Evolution Group Plc ('the Company') (formerly EVC Christows Plc) Acquisition As announced on Monday 26 March 2001 all Resolutions set out in the circular dated 2 March 2001 ('the Circular') were duly passed at the EGM, in addition to which the 2.5p Warrantholders' Resolution was also duly passed. Following the EGM and 2.5p Warrantholders' Meeting the acquisition of Evolution Capital Limited ('Evolution') was completed today (save for admission to AIM of the New Ordinary Shares allotted in consideration for the Acquisition becoming effective) in addition to which the Company acquired the 0.6 per cent. of Evolution Capital Limited owned by Oliver Vaughan, the chairman of the Company, who will become a non-executive director with effect from the Acquisition becoming wholly unconditional. At the same time, the additional board changes set out in the Circular and the announcement dated 2 March 2001 will also become effective. Accordingly dealings are expected to commence in the 17,451,757 New Ordinary Shares allotted to the Vendors and Mr Vaughan in consideration for Evolution with effect from the start of business on 2 April 2001. A review of the Company's private equity portfolio by Evolution is currently underway. Once this review is complete the Company will release its results for the year ended 31 December 2000. Definitions set out in the Company's circular dated 2 March 2001 apply throughout this announcement unless the context otherwise requires. Further enquiries: Alex Snow - Chief executive 020 7444 1730 Adrian Graham - Finance director 020 7937 4445

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