21 December 2009

BGLOBAL PLC

("Bglobal" or "the Company" or "the Group")

Bglobal signs agreement with JD Sports to roll out smart meters at all UK stores

Bglobal plc (AIM: BGBL.L), the market-leading provider of smart metering solutions to the UK energy market is pleased to announce that it has signed an extended contract with JD Sports Fashion PLC to fit smart meters in all of its retail stores following a successful trial.

By the end of the installation programme Bglobal will have fitted smart meters into nearly 360 stores in the nationwide JD Sports Fashion chain, including the company's Banks Fashions and RD Scott branded stores.

Paul Blake, Energy Manager at JD Sports Fashion PLC said: "The success of phase one has led us to increase our business with Bglobal and we are now beginning to plan the second phase of installations across the remaining stores in our estate.  Our two companies have worked very well together and we look forward to successfully completing the second phase of installations."

Anthony Barnes, Group Chief Executive of Bglobal commented:  "Direct customer contracts remain an important part of our business and we are delighted to be helping JD Sports in their efforts to measure and reduce energy consumption." 

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