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Shown from L-R: Paul Mathis, Senior Vice President, D&M Professional, Gerry Zegarra, Product Manager, Erikson Pro, and Christian Bouchard, Vice President of Erikson Pro.

 

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D&M PROFESSIONAL NAMES ERIKSON PRO EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR, CANADA

— Company will now distribute Denon Professional, Denon DJ and Marantz Professional brands in Canada —

WINTER NAMM SHOW, ANAHEIM, CA, January 15, 2009 — D&M Professional, the owner of the leading brands Marantz Professional, Denon Professional and Denon DJ, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with JAM Industries Ltd, that its division Erikson Pro will now serve as the exclusive distributor of the D&M Professional brands in Canada. The announcement was made by Paul Mathis, Senior Vice President, D&M Professional, and further underscores the company’s commitment to excellence and the growth of its brands. Gerry Zegarra, formerly of D&M Professional Canada, will now serve as the main contact, working for Erikson Pro.

Christian Bouchard, Vice President of Erikson Pro, stated, “We’re honored to be chosen by D&M Professional to distribute Denon Professional, Marantz Professional and Denon DJ Products in Canada. Additionally, we are glad to have Gerry join our organization. His extensive knowledge, industry contacts and dedication to M.I./pro audio makes him a perfect fit for our organization.”

“We are elated to be working with JAM Industries,” stated Mathis. “Erikson Pro has a long-standing reputation of serving the needs of the M.I. and pro audio markets. They are extremely knowledgeable, and we are very confident in this long-term relationship. In partnership with Erikson Pro, D&M Professional will continue to increase brand visibility and market penetration in Canada, building and strengthening relationships with dealers and end users.”

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Photo Caption: Shown from L-R: Paul Mathis, Senior Vice President, D&M Professional, Gerry Zegarra, Product Manager, Erikson Pro, and Christian Bouchard, Vice President of Erikson Pro.

About JAM Industries
JAM Industries Ltd. was founded in Montreal in 1972 as Erikson Music, and quickly grew throughout the 1970s. Through the 1980s and 1990s, JAM Industries widened its scope, focusing on M.I., pro audio and lighting, consumer audio and consumer electronics. Today, JAM Industries has consolidated its strengths into five main divisions: Coast Music (music accessories); Erikson Music (musical instruments including Korg keyboards); Erikson Pro (including pro lighting); Erikson Audio and Erikson Consumer (representing products to consumer electronic retailers). Following a consistent upward curve, JAM Industries’ growth and diversification continues to strengthen its position in the marketplace, providing a resourceful, reliable and innovative distribution network.

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About D&M Professional
D&M Professional, through its Denon® Professional, Marantz® Professional and Denon DJ brands, manufactures and distributes a leading line of professional audio and video equipment for the broadcast, commercial, corporate, DJ, education, government, audio/visual, education, houses of worship, security and related industries.
Visit D&M Professional at www.d-mpro.com or Denon DJ at: www.denondj.com.

About D&M Holdings Inc.
D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon®, Marantz®, McIntosh® Laboratory, Boston Acoustics®, Snell Acoustics, Escient®, Calrec Audio, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath, D&M Professional and D&M Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and visual experience. All product and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of D&M Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries. For more information visit www.dm-holdings.com.

DISCLAIMER
Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact include forward looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties surrounding competitive and industry conditions, market acceptance for the company's products, ability to meet targeted product release dates, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company's businesses. The Company reserves all of its rights.

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