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Client Base Strengthened in Q1 Across Three Practice Areas NEW YORK, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Consulting Group, Inc. (Global), a leading international investor relations, corporate communications, and public affairs firm, reported strong growth during the first quarter of 2006 in its domestic and international roster of clients. In the U.S, new clients and assignments include: 1. Gene Express, Inc., a provider of standardized genomic data to accelerate and facilitate drug development: spearhead the financial communications and investor relations leading up to the company's impending IPO. 2. BioScrip, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOS), a provider of comprehensive pharmaceutical care solutions: development and implementation of an investor relations strategy for the U.S. 3. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILTF), a leading provider of products and services for satellite-based communications networks: development and implementation of U.S. IR and financial media program. 4. Sol Auto Parts (SAUP.OB), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive air brake valves: U.S. IR program development and implementation. 5. SulphCo, Inc.(AMEX:SUF), a leader in the development and commercialization of technology for upgrading and desulfurizing crude oil and petroleum products: establishment and implementation of an investor relations and corporate communications strategy. 6. Lukoil Oil Company (LSE: LKOD; US OTC: LUKOY.PK), a global integrated oil company headquartered in Russia: significant expansion of an already existing international corporate communications and investor relations program. 7. Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP, a leading law firm in the areas of shareholder rights and corporate governance: development and implementation of a corporate communications and positioning strategy. 8. Perenco, an independent petroleum, exploration and production company: creation of an international issues management program through corporate communications and public policy. 9. Compass Learning, a leading education technology solutions company: government relations and public affairs on the federal and state levels. In the UK and Continental Europe, some of the key wins were: 1. Carbone Lorraine, a world specialist manufacturer of carbon and graphite products: Global will assist in the management of a European and U.S. investor roadshow. 2. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, a professional and regulatory body for pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales: implementation of a corporate communications and public affairs strategy in the UK. 3. Bank Hapoalim, Israel's largest commercial bank: an extension of Global's existing relationship in the U.S. to include activities in the UK and Continental Europe. Richard J. Wolff, Chief Executive Officer of The Global Consulting Group, said, "We pride ourselves on the fact that we are increasingly retained by companies for our ability to work seamlessly across our practice areas and our geographies. This strong momentum reinforces the value and success of this global integration, as well as our strategic approach to communications." About The Global Consulting Group, Inc. The Global Consulting Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT), is headquartered in New York, with offices in Brussels, Edinburgh, London, Los Angeles, Istanbul, Madrid, Sacramento, Shanghai, and Tel Aviv. The firm focuses on providing services to privately held and publicly traded corporate clients in the areas of investor relations/financial communications, corporate communications, and public affairs. DATASOURCE: The Global Consulting Group CONTACT: Josef Korbel in New York, +1-646-284-9402 Web site: http://www.hfgcg.com/

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