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For Immediate Release: November 2008 IML acquires Eventbookings Ltd, adding online event management software and services to its growing product portfolio Liphook, Hampshire — November 12, 2008 — IML, part of the Computershare Group, (ASX:CPU) today announced the acquisition of Eventbookings Ltd, a leading provider of online event management software and delegate management services. Already world-leaders in the provision of audience response systems; the acquisition will broaden the range of IML’s event technology, making a cost-effective global ‘one stop shop’ for event organisers. “We have successfully partnered with Eventbookings for many years, and have always been impressed by the quality of their software and their broad range of clients” said Richard Taylor, CEO, IML. “IML already provides audience response to over 1,500 global meetings a year and this acquisition will give us the opportunity to work with our clients from the conception to completion of their events, further streamlining their event management responsibilities.” Founded in 1996, Eventbookings Ltd, a Microsoft Certified Partner**, has developed leading edge event management software, based on Microsoft’s .NET technology. The software has been used by millions of delegates and by clients such as the MTV Europe Music Awards repeatedly over the last 8 years. In addition to on-line event management software, eventbookings.com also offers a competitive edge with a complete range of delegate management services including name badges, delegate help desks and sales accounting management. “Integrating our leading edge online event management software with IML’s audience response technologies provides customers with a unique event technology offering in the market,” said Philip Haines former Managing Director of Eventbookings Ltd, who has joined IML. “We are excited to have joined forces with IML and continue the innovation and excellent customer service Eventbookings was founded on.” IML will retain the Eventbookings team who will be relocating the short distance to IML’s Liphook headquarters at Bohunt Manor. About IML IML is the leading supplier of audience response systems. Our award-winning, interactive keypads and software are recognised globally as the most advanced and sophisticated audience participation and voting technology available. IML’s services are used worldwide by big name clients who rely on our systems to gather accurate and invaluable feedback data in seconds. IML has delivered more than 10,000 successful interactive events globally since its launch in 1991. www.imlworldwide.com About Computershare Limited Computershare (ASX: CPU) is a global leader in share registration, employee equity plans, proxy solicitation and other specialised financial, governance and communication services. Many of the world’s largest companies employ our innovative solutions to maximise the value of their relationships with investors, employees, customers and members. Computershare has over 10,000 employees across the world and serves 14,000 corporations and 100 million shareholder and employee accounts in 17 countries across five continents For more information, visit www.computershare.com Note to Editors For further product information please contact Philip Haines on 01428 721000. We would also like to invite you to Bohunt Manor to meet our team and experience our products. For media information, please contact Lucy Newcombe, Marketing Director, Computershare on 0870 7030041 or lucy.newcombe@computershare.co.uk **What is a Microsoft Certified Partner?
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