• 51% purchase expands Red Arrow’s production presence to Belgium

• Sultan Sushi co-founders to continue to lead the company

Red Arrow Entertainment Group today announced the 51% acquisition of Sultan Sushi, a leading Belgian TV production house. Managed by its co-founders and 49% shareholders, Johan Tuyaerts (CEO), Caroline Vergauwen (CFO) and Jan Keersmaekers (COO), Sultan Sushi has long-established relationships with all major Belgian broadcasters. The company’s production credits include “Fata Morgana”, “Huizenjacht” (House Hunt), the daily celebrity magazine “What a life!” and a new children’s mystery drama series for VRT. It has sold its formats to territories around the world, including Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia and South Africa. In addition, Sultan Sushi has successfully diversified into corporate marketing and events, counting KLM-Air France, Bridgestone and Nextel among some of its key clients. The worldwide sale of Sultan Sushi’s formats will be managed by SevenOne International.

Red Arrow’s Group Managing Director, Jan Frouman, commented: “This deal isn’t merely an addition to our production portfolio and geographic reach. It also puts us in partnership with an outstanding management team with a proven track record for creative success throughout the Belgian market. We expect Sultan Sushi to play a key role in our growth plans as an independent producer.”

Sultan Sushi’s CEO, Johan Tuyaerts, said: “We are delighted to become part of the Red Arrow Group. As creative format producers, we are looking forward to widening our creative horizon and working together with Red Arrow on exciting new ideas and strategies. In joining the Group, we have also chosen to step up our expansion plans and benefit from the backing of a strong international content producer.”

About Sultan Sushi

Founded in 2003, Sultan Sushi focuses on the development and production of home-made reality, drama series, lifestyle and children´s formats with international potential. The company has also leveraged its creative skills and production experience to include in its portfolio promotional and corporate films and events.

The Sultan Sushi brand is synonymous with three basic values – fresh ideas, smart value and craftsmanship – which have brought the company fantastic results: “Fata Morgana” became one of the most popular shows in Flanders, “House Hunt” has attracted a strong following on VT4, “Recipe Roots” is an original and titillating quest for the roots of an internationally known dish, and “GO IV” on Ketnet is a classic for adventurous kids. In addition, Sultan Sushi has produced promotional and corporate films for Neckermann, the GEA Group and Sony Music, and organized events for Thomas Cook Belgium, EMC Europe and USG, among others.

For more information about Sultan Sushi, please visit www.sultansushi.be