SMG wins Chris Evans case

SMG PLC
26 June 2003

SMG WINS CHRIS EVANS CASE

SMG plc has successfully defended the legal action brought by Chris Evans.

The Court ruled today that Chris Evans had repeatedly broken the terms of his
contract and that Virgin Radio acted properly in terminating his contract.  Mr
Justice Lightman has decided that he is not entitled to any of the shares he was
claiming and dismissed his claim for damages.  The judge has also made it clear
that Virgin Radio is entitled to seek damages from Chris Evans and these, along
with costs, will be determined at a later hearing.

Commenting after the judgment was announced, Andrew Flanagan, Chief Executive of
SMG, said:

'We had a duty and a responsibility to vigorously defend our actions and this
case on behalf of our shareholders.  All our actions have been totally
vindicated with today's judgment.'


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