TIDMGON 
 
RNS Number : 0004M 
Galleon Holdings PLC 
17 May 2010 
 

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| Date:      | 17 May 2010                                           | 
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| On behalf  | Galleon Holdings plc ('Galleon', 'the Company' or     | 
| of:        | 'the Group')                                          | 
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Galleon Holdings PLC 
Strategic deal with China Mobile 
 
 
Galleon Holdings plc (AIM: GON), the AIM listed entertainment media company 
developing and producing multi-platform properties with a focus on emerging 
markets, is pleased to announce that its China operation, Galleon China, is one 
of 10 companies to successfully qualify as an official provider of international 
games and content for 3G handsets to China Mobile, the world's largest network 
operator with over 500 million subscribers. 
 
China Mobile is now leading the push for 3G services and premium content to 
cater for the next generation of increasingly advanced handsets that will be 
flooding the market over the next few years. Smartphone penetration in China is 
expected to increase from 15.3% of the population in 2008 to 45% of the 
population by 2013 (Source: In-Stat). Additionally, data revenues generated from 
3G non-messaging services in 2008 stood at USD 6.8 billion and are expected to 
grow to USD 20 billion by 2013 (Source: iSuppli). 
 
Galleon's access to content from the international market and its ability to 
select that which is culturally and technically applicable in China ensures that 
the partnership with China Mobile will be mutual beneficial for both companies. 
 
Selected games and content will be marketed by China Mobile on an exclusive 
basis through the following channels: 
·     Embedding on China Mobile's exclusive handsets 
·     China Mobile's web and WAP portals, including its mobile games portal 
·     Bundling through China Mobile's subscription brands 
·     Direct marketing and print 
 
The majority of content will be marketed on a non-exclusive basis by Galleon 
China and will be supported by a Galleon mobile applications and games portal, 
run by Galleon's newly formed online operation. 
 
Commenting on the agreement, Stephen Green, CEO of Galleon Holdings, said: 
"We see the growth of the next generation of smartphones in China as a 
significant opportunity for Galleon. It is a proven model for higher value 
premium content for those who are able to operate in both the online and mobile 
sector. 
 
"We have a significant advantage as a provider for China Mobile being a local 
operator with International connections and content access." 
 
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Enquiries: 
 
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| Galleon Holdings plc                 |         www.galleonplc.com | 
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| Stephen Green, Chief Executive       |         Tel: 020 8742 3636 | 
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| Cenkos Securities (Nominated Adviser |                            | 
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| Ken Fleming / Jon Fitzpatrick        |  Tel: 0131 220 9772 / 0131 | 
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| Redleaf Communications               |     Galleon@redleafpr.com  | 
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| Rebecca Sanders-Hewett / Mike Ward   |         Tel: 020 7566 6700 | 
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Notes to Editors: 
 
ABOUT GALLEON HOLDINGS 
Galleon Holdings plc creates and distributes multi-platform branded 
entertainment properties focused on the emerging markets, in particular China 
and South East Asia. The entertainment properties are designed to establish a 
direct, interactive relationship with the viewer. 
 
Television in China reaches approximately 98% of the population of 1.3 billion. 
Mobile phone penetration is also high, with over 500 million subscribers and 
with over 300 million people online, China is now the largest online market in 
the world. Huge TV audiences and growing interactive platform access presents a 
substantial opportunity for Galleon to benefit from the popularity and demand 
for interactive entertainment and game shows. China is forecast to become the 
world's fifth largest advertising market. 
 
In October 2007 Galleon acquired Phoenix, a Hong Kong based media solutions 
company, which specialises in the provision of interactive broadcast television 
services that enable broadcasters in China and South East Asia to provide 
interactive entertainment for audiences to access through TV, online and mobile. 
 
In February 2008 Galleon acquired Yunbo, a mobile service provider in China, 
strengthening the Company's ability to provide Chinese broadcasters with a 
complete media solution for multi-platform entertainment. Galleon now has total 
control over the interactive content, its delivery to the consumer, data capture 
and the billing process. 
 
Galleon develops entertainment formats for children, families and young adults. 
These include: 
Y Super Soccer Star - an interactive family targeted football talent show, 
produced in association with Chelsea Football Club.  The show has aired 
successfully in China and Malaysia.  Format rights have been sold for Eastern 
Europe, Scandinavia, Turkey, India, Middle East and Vietnam to partners 
including IMG and Media Star Global. 
Y Super Fashion Stars - a multiplatform entertainment property that includes a 
reality TV show aimed at 16-45 year olds with 60 contestants working together as 
a designer, stylist and model. Each team is slowly eliminated over the series 
for the prize of competing at Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden which is a premier 
event during London Fashion Week. 
Y Skunk Fu! - a comedy action animated TV show for kids aged 6-11 which airs in 
100+ territories including Cartoon Network(US), the BBC(UK), Disney Latin 
America, Cartoon Network Asia and Super RTL(Germany). 
Y Apollo's Pad - a multiplatform young adult sitcom that airs on Bite TV in 
Canada and includes a content rich online offering. 
Y Sokator-442 - a multi-player intergalactic football (soccer) management game 
that combines tactical thinking with fantasy/sci-fi gameplay. 
 
 
This information is provided by RNS 
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange 
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