31st Jan 2006 07:01
Hot Tuna (International) plc31 January 2006 31st January 2006 Hot Tuna (International) PLC ("Hot Tuna" or "The Company") Appointment of broker Hot Tuna (AIM: HTT) is pleased to announce the appointment of WH Ireland asbroker with immediate effect. Nabarro Wells remains as Nomad. Hot Tuna listed on AIM on 23 September 2005 (AIM: HTT). It is the licensor,manager, marketer and owner of the Hot Tuna brand of surf lifestyle apparel andaccessories. The Company acquired the brand in June 2005 and the surf lifestylemarket includes: board shorts, t-shirts, hats, swimwear, backpacks and bags,surf hardware, eyewear, footwear and jewellery. - Ends - For further information, please contact: Hot Tuna International Plc Ranjit Nabarro Wells Parkgreen CommunicationsMurugason, Chairman Hugh Oram Justine Howarth / Victoria Thomas+44 20 7016 5100 +44 20 7710 7400 +44 20 7493 [email protected] [email protected] Notes to Editors As custodian of the Hot Tuna brand, the Company intends to control thedistribution, quality and marketing of its products on a global scale and ensurethat the best products are produced. The brand will be developed through theappointment of local licensees in individual countries that have the relevantexperience to develop and gain competitive advantage for the brand in their ownnational markets. The Company has exclusive licensees in Australia, NewZealand, the United States, Mexico and Canada. In addition, the company hasnon- exclusive licensing arrangements in a number of countries includingMalaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Korea and Japan. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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