Acquisition

Interregnum PLC 03 May 2005 3 May 2005 INTERREGNUM PLC Acquisition of ITM assets by Interregnum subsidiary Audio Visual Machines Interregnum plc ('Interregnum'), the technology merchant bank, announces the acquisition of certain assets of ITM Group Ltd ('ITM') (in Administration) by its subsidiary Audio Visual Machines Ltd ('AVM'). These assets comprise the order book and debtors balance, and key members of staff, including the former managing director of the audio visual division. This acquisition is expected to increase AVM's revenues by approximately £2 million over the next 12 months. This transaction supports Interregnum and AVM's strategy of combining companies to create a major player focused on the supply, programming, and servicing of complex, IP-based, audio visual solutions to major corporations. AVM's clients include BP, GSK, Lloyds Bank and Sainsbury's. Commenting, Ken Olisa, Chairman & CEO said: 'As we enter the Age of Ubiquitous Computing, Interregnum sees a convergence of audio visual services and Information Technology. We are investing in companies that together can deliver the opportunities this convergence offers.' - Ends - Contacts: Interregnum plc 020 7494 3080 Martin Cooper, Finance Director Audio Visual Machines Ltd 020 7248 4770 Edward Cook, Managing Director Merlin (PR advisers to Interregnum) 020 7653 6620 Rebecca Penney 07795 108 178 Notes to Editor: Interregnum plc (www.interregnum.com) is an AIM-listed technology merchant bank (symbol: ITR). Established in 1992, it provides advisory services including corporate finance, IP exploitation and commercial due diligence to corporates, government, technology entrepreneurs, advisors and investors. In addition it invests in technology companies, focused primarily on principal equity stakes although, in some cases taking minority equity stakes. Interregnum acquired 82.35% of the equity of AVM in January 2005. AVM (www.avmachines.com), established in 1990, is an audio visual solutions provider. The company designs, supplies, programs and supports complex audio visual systems ranging from boardroom presentation solutions to IP-based video conferencing networks. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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