Disposal

Upstream Marketing and Comms Inc. 06 May 2008 Upstream Marketing and Communications Inc. ('Upstream' or 'the Company') Disposal of Media Services Asia Limited Upstream Marketing and Communications Inc. (AIM: UPS), the Asia-based full service marketing and corporate communications network, today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Media Services Asia Limited ('Media Services'), has agreed to dispose of certain of its assets and grant a license to Marketwire China Holdings (HK) Limited ('Marketwire China'). Media Services had previously entered into an agreement with Marketwire Incorporated ('Marketwire'), the parent company of Marketwire China, to provide Asia-based businesses with global news release distribution and this agreement will enable Marketwire to expand the scope and reach of its Asia Pacific news release distribution services. As part of the agreement, Media Services will exit the news wire business but Upstream will continue to offer its clients high value added digital communications services to support the corporate communications, public relations and investor relations of its clients. The total consideration in respect of the Disposal will be $350,000 payable in cash. Completion of the Disposal is expected to take place on or before May 7, 2008. In its unaudited accounts for the year ended 31 December 2007, Media Services generated an operating profit of $ 350,748 on a turnover of $ 567,943. As at 31 December 2007, Media Services had net assets of $ 350,748. Upstream will recognise a profit on disposal of approximately $ 330,000 in its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2008. The net proceeds from the disposal will be applied towards the ongoing working capital requirements of the Company. 'Our Media Services business created a relevant, effective product for our region,' commented David Ketchum, CEO of Upstream. 'It is a testament to the quality of the news distribution services provided that a global leader such as Marketwire should choose to first partner with Media Services, and then ultimately move to acquire these assets and a license.' For additional details please contact: David Ketchum, CEO Upstream Asia Tel:+852 2973 0222 Email: david@upstreamasia.com Strand Partners Limited James Harris / Angela Peace Tel: +44 (0)20 7409 3494 Hybridan LLP Claire Louise Noyce/Stephen Austin Tel: +44 (0)20 3159 5085 About Upstream Founded in 2000, Upstream is a full service marketing and corporate communications network positioned to help companies make the most of business opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. Upstream has offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei and an Upstream branded affiliated in Tokyo, as well as regional and global affiliates. Key practice areas include technology, corporate & financial, and consumer & travel. For more information, please visit www.aboutupstream.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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