Directorate Change

Parallel Media Group PLC 19 December 2003 19th December 2003 Parallel Media Group plc ('PMG' or 'the Group') FURTHER CONSOLIDATION AT PMG Parallel Media Group Plc, the AIM listed executive sports rights and marketing business, has restructured its board following a review of corporate responsibilities. David Ciclitira, group founder, remains Executive Chairman, relinquishing his role as Chief Executive. Deputy Chairman, Graham Axford takes on the new role of Group Managing Director while Finance Director Gerald Andrews is leaving the Board to pursue other ventures, although he will be retained as a consultant. Graham Duncan, Group Financial Controller, takes over Mr Andrews' responsibilities although he is not being appointed to the Board, reporting directly to Graham Axford. Keld Kristiansen remains as Managing Director of Parallel Media Asia. PMG has, in addition, appointed a new Non Executive Director; Tan Sri Mohd Razali Abdul Rahman, a Malaysian businessman with interests spanning property and leisure. His current directorships include: • Chairman of Peremba (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Director and Chairman of Landmarks Berhad (listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) • Director and Chairman of Saujana Consolidated Berhad (listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) There is no further information to be disclosed as required by Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules. In addition to the sale to management of Parallel Media Germany GmbH and World Sport South Africa Pty Limited and the restructuring of its relationship with PGA de las Americas, PMG has restructured its contract with the Ladies European Tour and signed a new agreement giving rights over the tour until 2013. With regard to the ongoing dispute with World Sport Group relating to Asian PGA Tour Limited ('ATL'), a 50/50 joint venture between World Sport Group and PMG, PMG successfully applied to the High Court of Hong Kong for the appointment of an independent court appointed manager, thus controlling the internal financial arrangements of ATL. In Malaysia, an interim injunction awarded to PMG against Asian PGA Tour Berhad, in relation to its purported termination of the Master Rights Agreement with ATL, has been upheld despite an action to strike out by World Sport Group. ATL events held this month, the Omega Hong Kong Open and the Volvo Masters of Asia in Bangkok, have been successful. David Ciclitira said: 'The Board changes are aimed at strengthening our Board by promoting key internal people and bringing onto the Board a Non Executive with the skills and experience to help us develop our global sporting operations. It has been a challenging year and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff for their tremendous contributions.' * * ENDS * * For further information please contact: David Ciclitira Executive Chairman PMG Tel: 020 7225 2000 Ian James/Hugo de Salis St Brides Media & Finance Ltd Tel: 020 7242 4477 Notes to Editors: • Founded in 1987, PMG owns an extensive portfolio of sports rights and is involved in more than 60 golf events worldwide each year. • Tan Sri Mohd Razali Abdul Rahman (RAR): RAR is a Malaysian and holds a bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Newcastle, Australia, and Master's Degree in Financial Management from the University of Queensland, Australia. He is a Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Public Accountants. • RAR holds a number of directorships including Chairman of Peremba (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd as well as Director and Chairman of Landmarks Berhad and Saujana Consolidated Berhad, two companies listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange. Both companies are engaged in the property, hospitality and leisure sectors. The latter owns and operates the Saujana Golf and Country Club which is hosting the 2004 Carlsberg Malaysian Open, which is promoted by ATL in partnership with the Malaysian Golf Association as part of the Asian PGA Tour and PGA European Tour. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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