Statement re. Suspension

GruppeM Investments PLC 03 April 2006 Embargoed until 7.00am 3 April 2006 GRUPPEM INVESTMENTS PLC (LSE: GRP, 'GruppeM' or the 'Company') Statement on the suspension of trading on AIM GruppeM Investments PLC today announces that, in accordance with the AIM Rules, trading in the Company's shares has been suspended as it has not made an acquisition that constitutes a 'reverse takeover' prior to 1 April 2006. GruppeM is presently in negotiations regarding two potential acquisitions within the property and motor retailing sectors in China, in line with the Company's strategy at the time of its flotation in February 2005. The Directors expect to announce agreements for these acquisitions within the following two months. Kenny Chen, Managing Director of GruppeM, commenting on the situation said: 'We listed GruppeM Investments PLC as a shell company on AIM last year with the declared intention of seeking exciting opportunities in property and motor retailing in China. We are presently engaged in reviewing two potential acquisitions that we expect will deliver significant value to our shareholders over time. Unfortunately, as we have not been able to conclude matters prior to the AIM deadline, trading in our shares has been temporarily suspended. On the basis that we successfully reach agreement to acquire these two companies, which would represent a reverse takeover transaction under the AIM Rules and be conditional on shareholders' approval, we would publish an admission document at which time we expect that suspension of trading in the shares would be lifted.' In the event that the Company does not complete a reverse takeover within six months from the date of suspension, trading of the Company's shares on AIM will be cancelled. For more information please contact: GruppeM Investments PLC Kenny Chen/Paul McIlwaine Tel: +44 (0) 207 233 2952 Shore Capital and Corporate Limited Alex Borrelli Tel: +44 (0) 207 408 4090 Further information on GruppeM Investments PLC can be found on the Company's website: www.gruppemplc.com. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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