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HARRIS TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED M&A Activity 2005

Oct 30, 2005

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The Swish Group Limited ARN 93 085 545 973

170 Dorcas Street South Melbourne Victoria 3205 Australia IT1 61 3 9686 6640 [F] 61 3 9686 6680

31 October 2005

Australian Stock Exchange Limited Companies Announcements Office 4th Floor 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Dear Sir,

Acquisition of the balance of Black Cat Films

The Swish Group is delighted to announce that it has today entered into an agreement to acquire the balance of the business and assets of Black Cat Films Pty Ltd, one of Australia's leading television production businesses. Black Cat Films has operated profitably for the past twelve years. The acquisition which involves a further payment of 500,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Swish Group and 500,000 options exercisable 2.5 cents per share also includes a performance related component based on the performance of the Black Cat Group over the next 12 months.

The Founder and Managing Director of the Black Cat Group, Mr Marcus Georgiades has already joined Swish Group as its Head of Production. All Black Cat employees have been offered positions with Swish Group.

Black Cat Films, established in 1993 has produced over 400 television commercials for clients including TAC, Honda, Epsom, Pacific Dunlop, Fairfax General Motors, Holden, ANZ Bank, Grundig and Mazda.

Managing Director Cary Stynes said 'I am pleased to be able to announce Swish Group's acquisition of the balance of the Black Cat Films business which will significantly increase the Company's production work. Marcus Georgiades has an impressive reputation in the Australian market which should deliver significant benefits to the Swish Group".

If you require any further information please contact Cary Stynes.

Yours faithfully

CARY P STYNES Managing Director

Contact Details

Melbourne (03) 9686 6640 Mobile 0412 111 821