Jim Fallon appointed director at Eclectic Bars Ltd

Avanti Capital plc

("the Company" or "Avanti")

Jim Fallon appointed director at Eclectic Bars Limited

("Eclectic")

The Company announces today that Jim Fallon has been appointed a non-executive director of Eclectic, the bar and club operator controlled by Avanti. The appointment will take effect from 1 February 2010 and has been made under Avanti's right to appoint directors to the board of Eclectic.

Jim Fallon has an extensive network of trade and financial contacts in the leisure sector having spent his career to date in both banking and providing M&A advice to companies in the leisure sector. Until recently Jim Fallon was a partner at McQueen a leading advisory firm to companies in the leisure and retail sectors.

Reuben Harley, CEO of Eclectic, commenting on the appointment said: 

"I am delighted that Jim Fallon has agreed to join the board of Eclectic. I am sure that through his wealth of contacts, he will make an invaluable contribution to both the board and the company generally."

Jim Fallon added: 

"I have known the team at Eclectic and Avanti for some time. I have been impressed by the excellent results achieved in the current climate and I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the future growth of the business, particularly the roll out of the highly successful Sakura brand."

4 February 2010

Contact:

Avanti Capital plc 020 7299 1459

Julian Fellerman

Richard Kleiner