Re Purchase

The Vitec Group PLC 14 February 2002 14 February 2002 The Vitec Group plc The Vitec Group plc announces that it has purchased the business of Aspen Electronics Inc ('Aspen') for US$2.2 million in cash. Vitec has purchased Aspen's operating assets and assumed certain of its liabilities, not including borrowings. Aspen designs and assembles batteries for professional video cameras. Commenting on the acquisition, Gareth Rhys Williams, Chief Executive of Vitec said: 'Aspen expands the range of video camera battery formats available from Vitec Group companies, developing our existing strengths. The acquisition will enable us to make further progress in European and Asian markets, building on our strong position in the US.' For further information, please contact: The Vitec Group plc Gareth Rhys Williams Tel 020 8939 4650 Financial Dynamics Richard Mountain Tel 020 7831 3113 Notes to Editors The Vitec Group supplies a wide range of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment, photographic and retail display industries. With products distributed in nearly 100 countries, either through dealerships or direct to the end user or corporate sector, and with manufacturing in five countries, Vitec operates on an international basis. Vitec is a major force in its chosen specialised fields. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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