11/05/2006

Stagecoach Group has won two top awards for the high standard of its corporate and investor communications.

The Perth-based international transport group has received an Award of Distinction in the Company Overview Video category at the 2006 Videographer Awards.

The international awards for business communications recognise companies whose video-based communication is “outstanding”.

Stagecoach's corporate video, Delivering Innovation, provides an overview of the company and uses three case studies to demonstrate its flair for generating new ideas on how to improve public transport.

The video was produced by the international corporate communications, webcasting, and IPTV company World Television.

World Television Senior Producer Dean Beswick said: “We are delighted to have worked with Stagecoach on this award-winning project. Everyone who contributed to the making of the film, both in front of and behind the camera, can be proud of this achievement.”

Stagecoach Group was also commended at the 2006 Investor Relations Best Practice Awards for its corporate website, www.stagecoachgroup.com. It was one of four shortlisted in the Best Website FTSE250 category of the awards.

The IRBP awards, which were organised by the Investor Relations Society and attracted 750 nominations, honour companies that lead the way in best practice investor communication and provide clear, timely and transparent information.

Developed by online corporate communications specialists Investis, Stagecoach Group's website was completely redesigned last year with more comprehensive information and additional functions. The judges commented on the website’s “excellent strategy and key drivers” content.

Lynda Ashton, Chairman of the Investor Relations Society, said: “With such high standards across the industry, it is a great tribute to the winners and runners up that they achieved recognition at these awards. To be selected in such a competitive environment is a great achievement, and will set new standards of best practice across the industry.”

Neil Roberts, Director, Investis, said: “Stagecoach had a clear vision of what they wanted the new site to achieve and we are delighted that our efforts to design and build a leading corporate website have been recognised by the IRS.”

Steven Stewart, Stagecoach Group Head of Media and Public Affairs, said: “We are delighted to be recognised for the high standard of our communications with these two awards.

“Stagecoach has built up excellent relationships with its investors, customers and other key stakeholders, and our commitment to clear and open communications has been a central part of that success.”

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For further information, please contact:
Steve Stewart, Head of Media and Public Affairs, Stagecoach Group
Tel: 01738 442111 or mobile 07764 774680
Email: steven.stewart@stagecoachgroup.com

NOTE TO EDITORS

• Stagecoach Group is a leading international public transportation group, with extensive operations in the UK, United States and Canada. The company employs around 30,000 people, and operates bus, coach, rail, and tram services.