Resolution ofTours Issues-Rep

Parallel Media Group PLC 18 September 2003 18 September 2003 Parallel Media Group plc Resolution of Tour Issues - Replacement The following replaces the announcement released on 5 September 2003, at 14.30, under RNS No 4578P. Please be advised that the second line of the first paragraph and first line of the second paragraph should read 'interim injunction' instead of 'injunction' as previously stated. All other details remain unchanged, and the full amended text appears below. Date: 5 September 2003 PARALLEL MEDIA GROUP PLC LOOKS TO RESOLVE ASIAN TOUR ISSUES Parallel Media Group Plc ('PMG'), the AIM listed executive sports rights and marketing business, has today been issued in the High Court of Malaya, an interim injunction order against Asian PGA Berhad for wrongful breach of contract following the purported termination of the Master Rights Agreement held by Asian PGA Tour Limited ('ATL') of which PMG is a 49.9% shareholder (PMG's Chairman and CEO David Ciclitira has a 0.1% holding.). The action has been taken by PMG to protect the rights of ATL, its clients, the tour members and current and potential sponsors of some of the regions most significant sporting events. The grounds for the interim injunction state that the purported termination of the Master Rights Agreement is not within the requirements of the Master Rights Agreement and is invalid in law and/or of no effect. PMG sees it in all parties' interest to resolve the issue as soon as possible. ATL has a 25-year contract (the Master Rights Agreement) and a further 20-year extension option with the Asian PGA Berhad for its entire commercial rights. PMG is intent on preserving the status quo between ATL and the appropriate golfing authorities. PMG is the exclusive sponsorship sales agent of ATL, which is currently the largest promoter of events on the Asian PGA Tour. Furthermore PMG, through ATL, is currently promoting eight events. Chairman and CEO of PMG David Ciclitira said: 'We are focused on resolving this matter as quickly as possible as we have a strong commitment to the future of the Asian PGA Tour. We have invested time, money and energy in generating sponsorship for the Asian PGA Tour and the regions most successful sports events, and feel confident that we have fulfilled our contractual obligations to the Tour and its members. It is our intention to share success with those that seek it. 'PMG was originally approached in 1999 by World Sport Group (WSG), its partners in ATL, to aid in the growth of the Asian PGA Tour. The Master Rights Agreement signed initially by WSG, clearly sets out the obligations of all parties. PMG through its own efforts and via ATL has not only fulfilled these obligations, but has contributed considerably to the success of the Asian PGA Tour. We remain totally committed to the future and hope that through constructive dialogue, we can resolve the current issues without damaging the commercial viability of our relationships.' For further information please contact:- Parallel Media Group plc ('PMG') & Asian PGA Tour Limited ('ATL') David Ciclitira Chairman & CEO PMG Tel: 020 7225 2000 Director ATL Keld Kristiansen Director PMG Tel: + 603 7984 2066 Director ATL St Brides Media & Finance Ltd Ian James/Hugo de Salis Tel: 020 7242 4477 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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