OREANDA-NEWS. October 19, 2009. XXI Century Investments Public Limited (LSE: XXIC) announces that Strand Partners Limited, the Company's Nominated Adviser, has changed its name to Strand Hanson Limited ("Strand Hanson") with immediate effect.

In addition, Strand Hanson has been appointed as Nominated Broker to the Company, also with immediate effect.

For further information contact:

XXI Century

Aliona Osmolovska / Dimitri Vasylev

Tel: +38 044 2000 457

Strand Hanson Limited

Stuart Faulkner / James Spinney

Tel: +44 207409 3494.