Zug, Switzerland, 23 November 2004 -- Infront Sports & Media has signed a comprehensive agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH as an Official Sponsor of the European Handball Championships, for all events from 2004 – 2006, including the men's, women's and youth events.

The agreement provides Konica Minolta with a sponsorship package covering the European Handball Tournaments listed below, commencing with the forthcoming Women's European Handball Championship taking place in Hungary, 9th – 19th December 2004.

• 2005 Women's 17 European Championship, Austria

• 2006 Women's European Handball Championship, Sweden

• 2006 Men's European Handball Championship, Switzerland

• 2006 Men's 18 European Championship, Estonia

• 2006 Men's 20 European Championship, Austria

Konica Minolta has an option at the end of 2006 to extend its agreement to include the European Handball tournaments from 2007 – 2010 inclusive.
 
Konica Minolta's sponsorship package includes floor advertising on the arena floor, hospitality packages, use of official event marks, incorporation of Konica Minolta in the tournament's official publications and the inclusion of Konica Minolta in the official European Handball Federation (EHF) website - www.eurohandball.com, a joint venture between EHF and Infront.
 
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH is a leading provider of image information products with operation centres and distributors in more than 25 European countries. The company provides document management and solution technologies, including colour printers, photocopiers, fax machines and other related office supplies. Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe is a subsidiary of Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
 
Carlos Baart, Manager New Business Development & Strategic Alliance of Konica Minolta expressed "We have a strong presence in Europe and the popularity of the sport of handball fits well with our target markets. We look forward to a long and productive partnership."
 
Tor Lian, President of the EHF added "The EHF sees the new sponsorship deal with Konica Minolta as a decisive step forward for the sport of handball, which has gained an important global partner. This partnership will without doubt also play a part in optimising the quality of services at the European Championships." 
 
For further information, please contact:
John Kristick
Infront Sports & Media AG
Tel. +41-41-723 15 15
Fax. +41-41-723-1516
info@infrontsports.com