Newgate Comms Wins Significant New Business

12 June 2012

NEWGATE COMMUNICATIONS WINS SIGNIFICANT NEW BUSINESS

Newgate Communications, the international communications consultancy of Porta Communications plc announces that since the beginning of the year it has won significant new business, equivalent to an annualised fee income of £1.2M.

Clients secured over this period include: the international banking group, Investec; global insulation giant, Rockwool; support services company, May Gurney; wealth managers, SCM Private and Jordan International Bank as well as providing ongoing strategic communications advice to a FTSE 100 company.

Jonathan Clare, Executive Chairman of Newgate Communications commented, "We are really excited to have been appointed by such a range of excellent companies. Our 'one team' approach combined with our deep understanding of industry sectors and the rapidly changing media and political environment resonates with forward-thinking companies who want an integrated approach."

For further information:

Jonathan Clare 0207 680 6500Executive ChairmanNewgate Communications

Deborah Saw 0207 680 6502Managing DirectorNewgate Communications

David Wright 0207 680 6500

Chief Executive

Porta Communications PLC

Keith Springall 0207 680 6500

Group Finance Director

Porta Communications PLC

Tim Metcalfe 0207 796 8800

Lauren Kettle

Northland Capital Partners Limited