Completion of Acquisition

Thomson Intermedia PLC 23 August 2005 Thomson Intermedia PLC ('Thomson Intermedia' or the 'Company') Completion of Acquisition The Board of Thomson Intermedia, a leading provider of media intelligence, has today completed the acquisition of BCMG Limited ('Billetts'), a UK market leader in media and marketing performance in accordance with the announcement made on 3 August 2005. Billetts offers clients a means to monitor and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their advertising and other marketing spend. Analysis of marketing expenditure allows companies to better ensure appropriate returns on their investment in advertising spend. The acquisition of Billetts enables Thomson Intermedia to marry its data and technology with Billetts' media consulting skills. It will provide the Group with numerous complimentary products and services, rapidly expanding Thomson Intermedia's customer base and international reach and will also enable significant cross selling opportunities across the enlarged Group. The Board of Thomson Intermedia expects the acquisition to be earnings enhancing in the first full year of acquisition. Sarah Jane Thomson, Joint Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Intermedia, said: 'We are delighted to have completed the Billetts acquisition. The enlarged Group will now be able to provide a complete, one-stop suite of advertising, media and marketing accountability products to all customers. 'Furthermore, the acquisition extends the international reach of the Group and enables us to capitalise on the significant growth opportunities in media monitoring which exist in the US.' 23 August 2005 Enquiries: Thomson Intermedia 020 8466 2906 David Trendle, Finance Director Robert W. Baird 020 7488 1212 Adrian Hadden/David Rae College Hill 020 7457 2815/2055 Adrian Duffield/Clare Warren This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange