Merger Talks & Board Changes

SMG PLC 28 February 2007 For immediate release 28 February 2007 SMG plc Termination of merger discussions and Board changes On 11 December 2006, SMG plc ('SMG') announced that it had received an approach from UTV plc ('UTV') regarding a possible nil premium merger of SMG and UTV, based on relative market values. It also announced that, as a result, it had entered into discussions with UTV which may or may not lead to a merger. In view of the Board changes set out below and as a result of differing views over the level of SMG's pension liabilities, the discussions between SMG and UTV in connection with the proposed merger have now been terminated. Shareholders should note that SMG announced on 29 January 2007 the details of its new funding agreement with the trustees of its pension schemes. Following the termination of these merger discussions and in response to a request from Hanover Investors Management LLP who has the support of a group of shareholders, Chris Masters has agreed to step down as Chairman and the Board has appointed Richard Findlay as the new Chairman of SMG with immediate effect. In addition, David Dunn, Steve Maine, Martyn Smith, MT Rainey and Tim Gardam have resigned with immediate effect. An announcement in respect of the appointment of new non-executive directors will be made shortly. Separately, SMG reports that the processes continue for the disposals of Primesight and Pearl & Dean. Further announcements will be made in due course. SMG's bank syndicate has been kept informed of developments. PRESS ENQUIRIES: SMG 0141 300 3640 Callum Spreng This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange