Guy Wyser-Pratte Vindicated

NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Activist and retired Franco-American Marine Guy Wyser-Pratte noted that Lagardere SCA (MMB.PA) had communicated to his attorneys today that the Company had received sufficient evidence of proof of share ownership ending a skirmish that has lasted weeks. As recently as this week, Arnaud Lagardere had been claiming publicly that Mr. Wyser-Pratte still had not proven his share ownership and that this would potentially affect the validity of his resolutions to be put to shareholder vote at the 2010 AGM/EGM. Mr. Wyser-Pratte commented: "This was just a ploy to distract shareholders from the real issues that need to be debated – most importantly, the strategic direction of Lagardere and its legal structure which is no longer viable in the long term. I hope that fellow shareholders will stand up for their rights and help me advance the cause of long term and sustainable shareholder value."

Mr. Wyser-Pratte urged shareholders to send Arnaud Lagardere a clear message and support his two resolutions being presented at the 2010 AGM/EGM to be held on April 27.

Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you own.  If you have any questions or need any assistance voting your shares, please do not hesitate to contact our proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, Inc., by toll-free telephone in the US at 800-322-2885 or 212-929-5500 (Collect); or in the UK +44 (0)203 178 8057; or in France toll-free at 0800-911181 or via e-mail at [email protected].

SOURCE Wyser-Pratte Management Co., Inc.