Dubai 18 February: Huntsworth PLC, ("Huntsworth"), the international public relations and healthcare communications group is continuing to expand its network in the GCC with the acquisition of its affiliate of three years, Momentum International Limited ("Momentum"). Towards the end of last year, Huntsworth invested in a start up in Qatar, and Momentum will provide additional offices in Riyadh and Dubai, bringing additional clients from Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.

Lord Chadlington, Group Chief Executive said "We are committed to expanding our global footprint to the benefit of our existing and new clients.  The Middle East remains a vitally important part of the world's economic geography where we continue to see strong growth opportunities.  We have worked closely with Momentum for a number of years and are delighted to confirm that the agency is now fully part of the Huntsworth family."

Momentum has been acquired from Momentum's shareholders including Ben Castree, Eiluned Castree, Sonja Ohly and Guy Taylor, all of whom will stay on in the business. Guy Taylor will continue to lead the existing management team reporting into Alison Clarke, Huntsworth's Group Business Development Director.

Guy Taylor, Managing Director, said "We have developed an excellent relationship with many of the Huntsworth agencies and their clients. The fact is that we complement each other's skills and we share a very similar business culture. Whilst nothing changes from an operational point of view, being part of the Huntsworth group will help us accelerate our expansion plans."

Huntsworth has leading brands in communications, now operating from 69 principal offices in 29 countries. The group has particular strengths in the consumer, financial, public affairs, integrated healthcare and technology sectors. Momentum will maintain its identity but operate as an integrated company within Huntsworth working along side all of the group's agencies.

Over seven years, Momentum has built a formidable client list covering financial, corporate, IT, leisure and consumer sectors. Notable examples include A.T. Kearney, CB Richard Ellis, J.P. Morgan, Electronic Arts, Zurich Insurance and Abu Dhabi's National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels group. Recent account wins this year include AMD and Chevron Oil.

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For further information, please contact:
Huntsworth plc
Lord Chadlington,
Group Chief Executive
Tel: + 44 20 7224 8778

Sally Withey,
Group Chief Operating Officer
Tel: + 44 7899 961 667

Alison Clarke,
Group Business Development Director
Tel: + 44 7909 845 696

Momentum International Limited
Guy Taylor,
Managing Director
Tel: +971 (4) 390 1630

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