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Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire SuperStock, Inc., a Pioneer in the
$2 Billion Stock Image Industry New York, NY – April 24, 2003 – a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), the digital business partner for top-tier photographers and photography agencies, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire SuperStock, Inc., a leading provider of imagery to the advertising, publishing and graphic design industry worldwide. "We are extremely delighted to join forces with SuperStock. The company and business that Bill Beermann and Jim Ong have built is a natural fit with a21," said Haim Ariav, President of a21. "SuperStock is about excellence in customer service, image collection and infrastructure. a21 is about excellence in photography. Together, we can provide a new level of access to the best photographers, artists, photography agencies and customers in the business. We look forward to working with the highly talented team at SuperStock." SuperStock (http://www.superstock.com) is a pioneer in the stock imagery industry establishing itself in New York City in 1973 and then re-locating to Jacksonville, FL in 1993. In addition to licensing work from photographers and artists, the company owns an archive of more than 250,000 contemporary, vintage, historical and fine art images. SuperStock is estimated to be one of the top five US based companies leading the $2 billion stock image industry, which includes publicly traded Getty Images (NYSE: GYI) and privately held Corbis. "The a21 business model and the support they have behind it made us quickly realize we wanted to be involved with them," said Jim Ong, SuperStock CEO and Co-Founder." As our industry continues to evolve, we believe the a21 opportunity will provide us with the strategy and resources to not only continue our success, but make an even more meaningful difference to our photographers, artists and customers." In addition to the aforementioned agreement with SuperStock, a21 also recently announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with Nonstock, Inc. (http://www.nonstock.com), a New York City based agency specializing in high quality commercial and fine art photography. Consummation of the SuperStock transaction is contingent upon the completion of satisfactory due diligence, acceptable financing, and the execution of a Definitive Agreement between the companies. About a21 a21 (http://www.a21group.com) is a business service partner for high-end independent photographers and photography agencies. The Company facilitates image collection, value-added marketing and promotions, and provides a technology platform to improve image distribution and expand marketing opportunities. The a21 community helps top-tier photographers market and sell their best work to advertising and media buying companies. Contact a21, Inc. 415/284-2121 info@a21group.com The statements contained in this Press Release contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding a21, Inc. expectations, intentions, strategies and beliefs regarding the future. All statements contained herein are based upon information available to a21, Inc. management as at the date hereof and actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without the control of a21, Inc. management. # # #
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