Joint Venture with PSA Corporation in Singapore

ITE Group PLC 16 March 2000 ITE Group Plc ('ITE') enters into joint venture agreement with PSA Corporation Limited ('PSA') in Singapore ITE Group Plc ('ITE'), the international exhibition and b4b internet group, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a 50/50 joint venture with PSA in Singapore to launch new exhibitions to be held at Singapore Expo, which is managed by PSA. The joint venture will look to launch exhibitions primarily in the healthcare, food and drink, transport and logistics, e-commerce, construction machinery and construction sectors. The joint venture is for an initial term of ten years with five yearly options thereafter. Under the terms of the agreement, PSA Exhibitions Pte Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA, will be responsible for local sales in South East Asia and all aspects of local organisation and management of the exhibitions in Singapore Expo. Singapore Expo, which was completed last year, is the largest and most modern exhibition facility in South East Asia with 60,000 sq.ms. of covered space as well as further outdoor space and conference facilities. ITE will be responsible for international sales through its worldwide network of sales offices. ITE has also agreed that the joint venture will extend to other exhibition projects in South East Asia especially where PSA's experience and network can add value. PSA's main activity is the operation of the Port of Singapore as well as other activities involving marine services, office properties and exhibition facilities. PSA operates a number of joint ventures with other ports, including the operational management and expansion of the Port of Dalian in China. Lawrie Lewis, ITE's Chairman commented, 'This joint venture is a further step in our strategy to forge alliances with strong partners in the Far East with ambitious expansion plans. Our own joint venture in Dalian, China was announced earlier this week where PSA also has a joint venture. We have a similar geographical philosophy which will benefit both organisations.' For further information, please contact: ITE Group Plc Lawrie Lewis - Chairman 020 7596 5000 Odette Jonkers - Group PR Manager 020 7596 5253 Buchanan Communications Richard Oldworth/Isabel Petre 020 7466 5000

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