RNS Number:3113N
Poptones Group PLC
08 July 2003


                                Poptones Group plc


                    Result of Extraordinary General Meeting

                          Disposal of Poptones Limited

                    Change of name to Hawthorn Holdings PLC


At the EGM held at 10.30 a.m. today, 8 July 2003, the resolutions proposed and
set out in the notice dated 13 June 2003, principally concerning the disposal of
Poptones Limited and change of name to Hawthorn Holdings PLC, were duly passed.


Consequently, the disposal of Poptones Limited to Alan McGee, as detailed in the
circular to shareholders on 13 June 2003, has now been completed and the
registered name of Poptones Group plc changed to Hawthorn Holdings PLC.


Enquiries:

Michael Blackburn                                                07733 321426
Hawthorn Holdings PLC
(formerly Poptones Group plc)






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