Acquisition of FEDS and LIMIT & Issue of Eq...
MILESTONE GROUP PLC
Acquisition of FEDS and LIMIT & Issue of Equity
Milestone Group PLC ("Milestone" or the "Company"), the AIM quoted (AIM:MSG)
provider of digital media and technology solutions, is pleased to announce the
acquisition of the Facilitated Electronic Data System ("FEDS") and the Live
Incident Management Interactive Trainer ("LIMIT") from BGP Global Services Ltd
("BGP") for a consideration of £65,000 to be satisfied by the issue of new
ordinary shares in the Company.
FEDS is an innovative and bespoke web application that can currently be run on
portable networked computer systems. On 8 April 2011, Milestone announced that
BGP had issued an exclusive perpetual licence of FEDS to its wholly owned
subsidiary, OnSide Now Limited, for the use in the UK community sports sector.
The transfer of ownership of FEDS to Milestone completes this transaction and
allows Milestone to apply the system in other sectors.
LIMIT is an immersive training platform for use within crisis management and
other training media. The platform assesses an organisation's policy and
procedures with regards to incident management to test the response to a crisis
or other potentially disruptive incidents. It is a fully interactive platform
that during a simulated exercise will give various decisions determining the
progress and next scenario. Each scenario is tailor made to meet the needs and
objectives of the organisation.
The two directors of BGP, Wilf Pickles and Alan Cammidge, will be working with
Milestone to convert the product's existing pipeline business and to develop
these products independently. Revenue in excess of £150,000 has already been
generated via the sale of these two products and proofs of concepts have been
completed within law enforcement, government, local authority, sports
organisations and the corporate sectors.
Milestone will use its proprietary cross-platform mobile software and mobile
technology expertise to further enhance the capability of FEDS and LIMIT,
thereby increasing the potential market of these products.
Prior to moving to the private sector, Wilf Pickles was a successful manager
within the UK's largest policing organisation. He has over 30 years' experience
in matters pertaining to law enforcement, crime prevention, community safety,
corruption and risk management in a diverse, dynamic and challenging
environment.
Alan Cammidge is a former Scotland Yard detective, who was involved in many
national and international investigations during 30 years' distinguished
service. Alan is currently engaged in capacity building projects in Africa,
Europe and the Caribbean and has expertise in areas such as prevention of
serious and organised crime, corruption investigations and counter terrorism.
The £65,000 consideration for the acquisition of FEDS and LIMIT will be
satisfied by the issue of new ordinary shares in the Company. The Company has
therefore issued 6,500,000 new ordinary shares of 0.1 pence each in the capital
of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") with an issue price of 1 penny per Ordinary
Share to BGP. Following admission, BGP will hold, in aggregate, 15,590,909
Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 6.34 per cent. of the enlarged
issued share capital.
Deborah White, Chief Executive Officer of Milestone, said:
 "We are delighted to announce the Company's acquisition of FEDS and LIMIT. This
transaction brings the software used for projects such as OnSide in house and
allows Milestone to continue to develop new products in other markets. The
Company plans to enhance the existing web platform capabilities using
Milestone's mobile technology capabilities."
Wilf Pickles, Director of BGP, said:
"Milestone has demonstrated its commitment to Onside by the development of its
mobile platform. BGP are satisfied that Milestones capabilities can further
enhance the FEDS software, and bring to market a range of solutions
incorporating extended mobile-based application technology."
Issue of Equity
As detailed above, the Company has issued 6,500,000 Ordinary Shares at a price
of 1 penny per Ordinary Share to BGP. Application has been made for the
6,500,000 new Ordinary Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM, which is
expected to occur on or around 8 August 2011. The new Ordinary Shares will rank
pari passu in all respects with the existing Ordinary Shares of the Company.
For further information:
Milestone Group PLC
Deborah White, Chief Executive Tel: 020 7929 7826
Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nominated Adviser
Liam Murray / Avi Robinson Tel: 020 7148 7900
Hybridan LLP, Broker
Claire Louise Noyce Tel: 020 7947 4350
College Hill, PR
Jamie Ramsay Tel: 020 7457 2020
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