Re. Debt funding

RNS Number:7339X
Market Age PLC
20 April 2004



The Group announces that it has agreed a loan from The Smith Trust.

The #60,000 principal plus 6% annual interest will be repayable on demand after
12 months, or earlier in the event of a significant liquidity event such as a
major new contract, and allows repayment of several short-term loans.  The net
result is new money of #30,500 for the Group.


Richard Hutchinson, Group CFO, commented: "The Smith Trust provided the original
seed funding for the Group and continues to stand behind its development.  This
facility enables the Group more flexibility to take full advantage of new
revenue opportunities and a contingency for unforeseen expenses."


For further information please contact:


Shane Smith             [e-mail]         [phone]



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