Sparks Exhibits & Environments, a leading creative event marketing agency and provider of tradeshows and custom environments, announces that on March 4, 2005 the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey approved its purchase agreement to acquire Showtime Enterprises, Inc.

The agreement, first announced on January 13, 2005, has been subject to a number of conditions, including approval by the bankruptcy court, which it received last week. Now, with the courts approval both companies are proceeding in accordance with the agreement.

“Over the past few years we have concentrated on building a great company through hard work and dedication,“ states Scott Tarte, CEO of Sparks Exhibits & Environments. “This merger really raises the bar and we are looking forward to the many possibilities that the future holds.” While the official closing of the transaction is March 15, 2005, both companies are moving quickly to transition and expedite the process.

“It is an exciting time for the two organizations as we join forces,” states Harold Jensen, executive vice president of Showtime Enterprises, Inc. “I speak for the entire Showtime team when I say that we are extremely proud to come together with Sparks and look forward to serving our customers with an expanded portfolio of products and services, supported by an extremely talented and experienced staff.”