Statement re Suspension

For immediate release 3 April 2006 Azure Holdings Plc ("Azure" or the "Company") Statement re Suspension Following the suspension of trading in the Company's ordinary shares this morning in accordance with Rule 8 of the AIM Rules, Azure announces that, in accordance with its strategy, it continues to seek a suitable acquisition which the board intends to identify and complete within six months. At present, however, Azure is not currently holding discussions with any company regarding an acquisition which would constitute a reverse takeover under the AIM rules.

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