Court Hearing Ends

Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC 06 December 2004 6 December 2004 Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC Court Hearing Ends Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC, the degradable plastics company, announces that the hearing of the case brought by EPI Environmental Products Inc (EPI) against Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC has now concluded in the High Court in London. It is anticipated that the court will hand down its judgement within the next four weeks. Michael Laurier, Chief Executive, said: 'We are happy that all aspects of this case have now been aired and look forward to the conclusions of the court. We still remain confident of our position.' For further information: Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC Ian Bristow, Finance Director +44 (0) 20 8207 5900 Durlacher Limited Matthew Robinson / Marcus Jackson +44 (0) 20 7459 3600 Citigate Dewe Rogerson Victoria Brough / Ged Brumby +44 (0) 20 7638 9571 Further information on Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC Symphony develops and supplies environmentally responsible plastic packaging products, which are distributed primarily to the retail, local authority and health related sectors. The Group's main technology, d2w(R), allows plastic to degrade, leaving only water, a minimal amount of carbon dioxide and trace amounts of non-toxic biomass over a short time period. The current d2w(R) product range now includes additives, carrier bags, refuse and waste sacks, mailing wrap, stretch film, aprons, dog waste sacks and packaging films. Symphony has a strong blue-chip customer base in the UK and has successfully established itself as an international business after signing contracts with companies in Brazil, Canada & USA, New Zealand, South Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East. Further information on Symphony can be found at www.degradable.net. Ends. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange