RNS Number:7608M
First Artist Corporation PLC
25 June 2003


Immediate Release                                                 25 June 2003




                   FIRST ARTIST CORPORATION PLC
                ("First Artist" or "The Company")


The Company notices the press speculation regarding an acquisition of the
Outside Organisation.  The Company confirms it has been in talks with the
Outside Organisation that may or may not lead to a transaction.



No terms have been agreed at this stage.  A further announcement will be made in
due course if necessary.



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For further information, please contact:

First Artist Corporation plc                                     020 8900 1818
Jon Smith, Chief Executive


WMC Communications                                               020 7591 3999
David Wynne-Morgan




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