Potential Acquisition

Evolution Group PLC
02 May 2006


2 May 2006


                            The Evolution Group Plc

                             Potential Acquisition


Evolution confirms that on 28 April 2006, it entered into an agreement with ING
Belgium SA pursuant to which Evolution has been granted a period of exclusivity
within which to agree terms for the acquisition of Williams de Broe, such
agreement being subject to final due diligence and regulatory approval. A
further announcement will be made in due course.


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For further information, please contact:

The Evolution Group Plc
Alex Snow, Chief Executive Officer
Graeme Dell, Finance Director
020 7071 4300

Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial
Charles Cook
Kate Ruck Keene
020 7861 3232




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