Offer update 19/08/2005

Today Huveaux Plc have announced that they have received acceptances from shareholders representing 78.17% of Epic shares as at 3pm on 18 August 2005. Accordingly the offer has been declared in all respects, save for the admission of new Huveaux Plc shares to trading on AIM which will happen in due course.

Donald Clark commented 'Epic has established itself as the leading e-learning company in the UK. As such we have attracted the attention of Huveaux who want to use our positions and skills to grow the company into something stronger.'

John Van Kuffler, chairman of Huveaux Plc said 'I am sure you will join me in thanking the Epic Board for their contribution over recent years to the growth and prosperity of Epic and for their willingness to work with us to ensure a smooth handover and a successful continuity of the business… Everyone at Huveaux is very excited and motivated about the opportunities for the combined business.'