SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGRP) ("SPAR", "SPAR Group" or the "Company"), a provider of merchandising, marketing and distribution services, announces the sale of its majority share in South Africa's Meridian Group to the minority shareholder Lindicom for R181 million and the sale of SGRP Brasil Participações Ltda for 58.9 million BRL to a minority shareholder. These transactions have been approved by the SPAR Board of Directors and are expected to close in the second quarter.

"In working through the strategic alternatives over the last 18 months, it became clear that growing through joint venture partnerships is complex and the process of re-patriating related cash from them is even more complicated. To create long-term value for shareholders, we have taken actions to simplify SPAR Group's operating structure, bring in cash for further growth and use our brand equity and capital on a strategy that maximizes opportunities in the market and return on invested capital. We are confident that streamlining the operations and finances at SPAR Group will allow us to accelerate growth and generate better returns for our shareholders."

SPAR Group is an innovative services company offering comprehensive merchandising, marketing and distribution solutions to retailers and brands. We provide the resources and analytics that improve brand experiences and transform retail spaces. We offer a unique combination of scale and flexibility with a passion for client results that separates us from the competition. For more information, please visit the SPAR Group's website at http://www.sparinc.com.