RAM.L Regulatory News (RAM)

13 Apr 2005 09:10

RAM Investment Group PLC13 April 2005 13 April 2005 RAM INVESTMENT GROUP Plc ("RAM" or "the Company") GLOBAL BROADCASTING AGREEMENTS FOR FIFPRO WORLD XI PLAYER AWARDS SET TO REACH POTENTIAL AUDIENCE OF 650 MILLION VIEWERS Following the announcements on 4 October 2004 outlining a joint venture betweenRAM and FIFPro (Federation Internationale des Associations de FootballeursProfessionnels) to host the FIFPro WORLD XI Player Awards, and a commercialpartnership with Celador International, RAM is delighted to announce thatCeledor International has now secured agreements with broadcasters in China,Africa and Hispanic speaking US - with a total potential audience of 650m people- for the broadcasting rights for the event. RAM acquired, through its subsidiary, RAM Media Limited, exclusive rights to theevent for a five year period with an option to extend the rights after the firstfive events. RAM's exclusive rights allows it, in partnership with FIFPro, toexploit the event in all media, broadcast, production, promotion and commercialsales opportunities including sponsorship, merchandising, licensing, SMS andtelephony during period. RAM also plans, in conjunction with CeladorInternational, to include music performances at the annual event from theworld's premier music artists. Celador International represents all licensing and commercial rights connectedto the FIFPro World XI Player Awards including international television salesdistribution, products and interactive media. The company has already had a veryhigh level of response from networks in over 25 territories around the world andit is expected that more deals will be tabled and signed during the five days ofMIPTV in Cannes. Under its agreement with RAM, Celador International, through its subsidiary,Celador Music & Events Limited, will produce and promote the event annuallywhich will include music performances from the world's premier music artists.Celador International is a company which specialises in the development,distribution and licensing of some of the world's most successful televisionshows including Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? - ends - For further information please contact: Nick Lebetkin/Laurence Selman, RAM Investment Group PLC 020 8349 2001John Moriarty, Beattie Financial 020 7053 6407 Notes to Editors RAM Investment GroupRAM is an AIM listed investment company that focuses on investment opportunitiesin the property, leisure and media sectors. RAM Media Limited is a wholly ownedsubsidiary of RAM Investment group PLC and focuses specifically on investmentopportunities with blue-chip brands in the media sector. Initially, RAM focussed on property investments and completed its first deal,the acquisition and disposal of Stack Leisure Park in Dundee,in July 2004.Following this deal the company decided to broaden its investment focus and toconcentrate on the leisure and media sectors as it felt better opportunitiesexisted in these sectors to reflect the Company's low risk, high returnstrategy. In addition to its interest in the development of the FIFPro World Eleven PlayerAwards, RAM is also actively pursuing two further investment projects, namely ajoint venture with Tiger Telematics (NASDAQ: TGTL) to exploit the technology anddesign behind Tiger's new mobile gaming console 'Gizmondo' specifically forapplications in the area of gambling and the development of Dive Dome(www.divedome.com) a unique project to design, build and operate the firstindoor diving leisure centre in the UK. FIFPROFIFPro is the worldwide representative organisation for all professional soccerplayers. At the moment 40 national players' associations are members of FIFPRO.It is a democratic player driven organisation that actively seeks to promote theindividual and collective interests of the players. FIFPRO is the exclusive collective international voice of the world'sprofessional footballers. It is a truly global organisation with members inAfrica, South America, North America, Scandinavia and Eastern and Western Europe. Celador InternationalCelador International specialises in the development, distribution and licensingof some of the world's most successful television and entertainment properties.Pulling in audiences of hundreds of millions of viewers around the world, itson-screen formats are synonymous with quality entertainment and commercialsuccess. Off-screen, it's the name behind a wide range of incredibly successfulbrand extensions through consumer products, promotions and compellinginteractive media experiences. Celador Music & Events Limited was established inOctober 2003 as a subsidiary of Celador International. Its focus is to develop,create and produce ambitious events and music shows. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange