About Mindscape Mindscape, previously known as The Learning Company, publishes and distributes educational, lifestyle, games and value software around the world.  Mindscape is one of the longest established software publishers in the market with well-known international brands and first class licenses such as Paddington, Dream Street, Web Creator and Legacy Family Tree. Mindscape, led by Jean-Pierre Nordman, operates from a number of offices throughout the world such as France, England, Ireland, Germany, Holland, Asia, Australia and Latin America.  The Group, which currently employs about 150 people, boasts a turnover of approximately €38 million and it's impressive catalogue presents more than 700 products available in several languages.              About Montparnasse Multimedia    Montparnasse Multimedia, purchased by the Mindscape Group in April 2002, is a leading French cultural publisher estalished in 1992 from several video game publishing and information technology experts. The Montparnasse Multimedia catalogue gathers together more than 100 products including essential reference titles such as the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. A Major Publisher  The Mindscape Group is a major publisher in the international CD-Rom market. - A multicultural and independent group. - Over 10 years experience in the multimedia industry. - A turnover of more than €38 million. - Presence in more than 40 countries through offices and distributors. - In excess of 150 employees. - A catalogue of 700 titles available in several languages. - Leader in the educational (Number 2 Worldwide), lifestyle, cultural and value CD-Rom marketplace. - Expertise in the republishing market managing big brands e.g. Microsoft, Electronic Arts and BBC Multimedia. A Brief History April 2002 Mindscape purchases Montparnasse Multimedia October 2001 Jean-Pierre Nordman buys the international division of The Learning Company from Gore Technology Group and renames it Mindscape October 2002 Mattel sells its interactive division to Gore Technology Group, an American group of investors December 1998 Mattel, the worldwide toy company, buys The Learning Company and renames it Mattel Interactive December 1995 Softkey purchases The Learning Company Product Strategies Well-known brands and first class licences synonimous with quality and value. - Mindscape builds global strategies for high potential brands in order to establish and enhance the value of these properties in their respective market segments. - Publishers, licensors and partners trust us with their brands and products. - Over ten years experience with companies and major licensors e.g. CTW, BBC Multimedia, Warner Bros, Electronic Arts, Infogrames, Microsoft, Eidos, Ubi Soft and Nintendo. - A brand management approach which has proved effective over the product lifecycle from launch through to republishing in value. - High performance ranges sold worldwide. - A real expertise in the education, lifestyle, cultural and budget products and games.