RNS Number:5303O
Tandem Group PLC
11 August 2003


                                Tandem Group plc

                                Issue of shares


In accordance with a three year endorsement deal signed between Tandem Group plc
subsidiary Pot Black Limited and Stephen Hendry Snooker Limited, Tandem Group
plc have issued 34,783 ordinary shares to Stephen Hendry Snooker Limited. The
shares must be held by Stephen Hendry Snooker Limited until 1 March 2004.


Stephen Hendry, the most successful snooker professional of the last ten years,
will wear the Pot Black logo on his waistcoat at all ranking tournaments
worldwide and will feature widely in Pot Black's publicity material.


He will also help the company to design and promote a completely new range of
higher value slate bed tables for both snooker and English pool as well as cues
and other accessories.


Application will be made for the 34,783 ordinary shares (which have been
allotted subject to admission) to be admitted to trading on AIM and admission is
expected to take place on 18 August 2003.



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