Pearson Australia Group appoint Tangent

Tangent Communications PLC

("Tangent")

Pearson Australia Group appoint Tangent for e-commerce.

Tangent Communications plc (AIM: TNG) today confirms that it has been appointed by Pearson Australia Group following the latter's acquisition of the REDgroup retail online business which includes the Borders and Angus and Robertson websites. Under the agreement, Tangent will continue to be a primary E-commerce provider for the Australia book market.

Timothy Green, Chief Executive at Tangent, comments: "We have developed a world class online shopping experience and look forward to continuing this successful relationship with the internet team. Working with Pearson Australia Group will represent a great opportunity to further the penetration of online book and eBook retail to its potential".

Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd is part of the international media company Pearson Plc.

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For more information, please contact:

Tangent Communications plc

Timothy Green 020 7462 6100

Collins Stewart Europe Limited

Adrian Hadden 020 7523 8350

About Tangent Communications plc:

Tangent is a leading integrator of technology and marketing strategy with industry leading digital print facilities. Tangent employs 230 people across four locations in London, Newcastle, Cheltenham and Melbourne and is traded on AIM (AIM: TNG). For more information please visit www.tangentplc.com