R4E.L Regulatory News (R4E)

13 Jun 2005 14:24

First Artist Corporation PLC13 June 2005 13 June 2005 First Artist Corporation plc ("First Artist") First Artist benefits from recent football transfer activity. Represents Mikael Forssell and Andy O'Brien In its AGM statement of 28 April 2005, First Artist stated that it wasencouraged by the levels of activity for the summer transfer window. In the first 10 days of 2005's Summer trading window First Artist is pleased toannounce that it has represented players in the following transfers. •Mikael Forssell's £3m transfer from Chelsea to Birmingham City. •Andy O'Brien's £2m transfer from Newcastle United to Portsmouth - ends - For further information: First Artist Corporation PLCJon Smith, Chief Executive 020 8900 1818Richard Hughes, Finance Director Smithfield ConsultantsJohn Kiely 020 7360 4900 Notes to Editors First Artist Corporation plc (FAN.LN) was founded by Chief Executive Jon Smithin 1986. It is one of world's leading football management groups with offices inLondon, Milan, the USA and Middle East. It was one of the first footballagencies to IPO, joining the London Stock Exchange in December 2001. FirstArtist's primary revenue generation stream is from commission from the transferof football players or the regeneration of their contracts. The Group is now oneof a handful of agencies whose personnel hold both FIFA match and transferlicences. It is working with other leading European agencies, senior Europeanclubs and leagues to enhance the position, reputation and transparency of thefootball transfer market and in particular the role of agents. First Artist also offers a complete in-house management service with specialistdivisions for Marketing, Media Management, Television /Media Production, EventProduction and Sponsorship. The Media/Commercial Division represents topsporting and TV personalities. First Artist's client roster exceeds 200individuals primarily involved with the sports and television industry. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange