Merger Talks & Board Changes

SMG PLC
28 February 2007




For immediate release                                          28 February 2007





                                    SMG plc



              Termination of merger discussions and Board changes



On 11 December 2006, SMG plc ('SMG') announced that it had received an approach
from UTV plc ('UTV') regarding a possible nil premium merger of SMG and UTV,
based on relative market values. It also announced that, as a result, it had
entered into discussions with UTV which may or may not lead to a merger.  In
view of the Board changes set out below and as a result of differing views over
the level of SMG's pension liabilities, the discussions between SMG and UTV in
connection with the proposed merger have now been terminated.  Shareholders
should note that SMG announced on 29 January 2007 the details of its new funding
agreement with the trustees of its pension schemes.



Following the termination of these merger discussions and in response to a
request from Hanover Investors Management LLP who has the support of a group of
shareholders, Chris Masters has agreed to step down as Chairman and the Board
has appointed Richard Findlay as the new Chairman of SMG with immediate effect.
 In addition, David Dunn, Steve Maine, Martyn Smith, MT Rainey and Tim Gardam
have resigned with immediate effect. An announcement in respect of the
appointment of new non-executive directors will be made shortly.



Separately, SMG reports that the processes continue for the disposals of
Primesight and Pearl & Dean. Further announcements will be made in due course.



SMG's bank syndicate has been kept informed of developments.







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