Four new merchandise partners for Poppy Cat

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Coolabi PLC

27 July 2011

Coolabi plc

("Coolabi")

Coolabi secures four new merchandise partners for Poppy Cat

Coolabi plc (AIM:COO), the media company focused on the ownership and creative management of high quality intellectual property assets, announces that it has appointed four further merchandising partners for its Poppy Cat property, the animated pre-school series airing on Nick Jr.

Deals have been agreed with children's publisher Alligator Books for a range of art and activity books; with Trade Mark Collections, a leading supplier to UK retailers of licensed children's umbrellas and bags; with Silver-Knit for children's outerwear, and with VMC Accessories for a collection of Poppy Cat fashion accessories and dress up.

These four new partners follow previously announced deals with Pan Macmillan for publishing, Jumbo Games for Poppy Cat jigsaws and puzzles, Aykroyd and TDP Licensing for children's nightwear, Redan Publishing for magazines and, most recently, with Golden Bear as master toy partner.

Jeremy Banks, Chief Executive of Coolabi, said: "We are pleased to welcome these new partners to the growing number of Poppy Cat licensees."

Enquiries:

 
 Coolabi plc                     Tel: 020 7004 0980 
 Jeremy Banks, Chief Executive 
 Tim Ricketts, Finance 
  Director 
 
 Evolution Securities            Tel: 020 7071 4300 
 Bobbie Hilliam / Chris 
  Clarke 
 
 Walbrook PR Ltd                 Tel: 020 7933 8780 
 Jack Rich                       Mob: 07584 391 303 or 
                                 jack.rich@walbrookpr.com

Notes to Editors:

About Coolabi plc (http://www.coolabi.com)

Coolabi is an AIM listed media group focused on the ownership, development, production and creative management of high quality intellectual property assets and their global exploitation. The current portfolio includes Poppy Cat, Purple Ronnie, Scarlett & Crimson, The Large Family and Dead Gorgeous. In addition Coolabi also licenses rights to selected brands, including Bagpuss, Clangers, and Ivor the Engine. For more information and a background on the company visit www.coolabi.com

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