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BRITSPORT.COM CHANGES HANDS AS ISPORT MOVE IN

iSport.com a global sports media company providing internet based sports administration and communication services, has acquired Britsport.com Ltd.

The undisclosed consideration was funded by a placement of iSport Group stock to Britsport shareholders, including its founders and the venture capital group, Scottish Equity Partners.
The acquisition will position iSport as the leading provider in the United Kingdom of internet based sports administration and communication services to the amateur sports market, representing over 25 national governing bodies.
iSport's sports partners will include English Netball, Scottish Amateur Football, British Amateur Rugby League, English Basketball Association, National Federation of Anglers, British Gymnastics, Auto Cycle Union, Baseball Softball UK, Army Sport, British Handball and British University Sports Association.
Said Rory Macleod, chief executive officer of iSport Group: "This acquisition is consistent with our global strategy to partner with strong local providers of compatible services that can benefit from the substantial strength of our proven technology applications and business processes."