PRESS RELEASE Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Business/Finance, Aviation/Aerospace, Defense/Military, Small Cap News Dismissal of AeroGroup vs. Tampa Bay Financial Lawsuit JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - May 17, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AeroGroup Incorporated (Pink Sheets: AROU) today announced that it has concluded dismissal of the lawsuit AeroGroup vs. Tampa Bay Financial and its alleged counterclaims filed October 15, 2002 in Sarasota County, Florida. Under the dismissal, the respective parties signed mutual releases and dismissal of all claims filed accordingly with the Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Mark Daniels, AeroGroup's CEO, stated, "We at AeroGroup are pleased with the outcome of this matter and feel that we can, without distraction, now focus with positive energy on the success of this business." About AeroGroup Incorporated AeroGroup Incorporated is a Florida-based tactical aviation company created to capitalize on the shortfalls in aviation support within the U.S. Military and approved NATO countries. AeroGroup has a staff of aviation professionals and is well positioned to supply tactical aviation support services that go unmet by military organizations each year. Certain statements included in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from such statements expressed or implied herein. This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be regarded as forward-looking statements. Actual events may differ materially from statements made herein. Such forward-looking statements are qualified by factors discussed herein and in the filings that Symbol makes from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in news releases issued by Symbol. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions identified therein could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in projections or forward-looking statements. As a result, this press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's periodic filings with the SEC. For additional information please visit our web site at http://www.aerogroupinc.com Media Contact: Melissa Ruiz Of AeroGroup Incorporated media@aerogroupinc.com +1-904-908-9088 (PK: AROU) # # # [ source of news = AeroGroup Incorporated ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2004/04-051704-aerogroup.txt http://www.send2press.com/2archivePDF/04-051704-aerogroup.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------------- *IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEDIA: to reach the organization releasing this news, please contact: media@aerogroupinc.com (media only) If used for publication, please send specimen copy. ----------------------------------------------------------------- S2PRN-R/4c/ FL / JACKSONVILLE, Florida / Copr. (c) 2004 Send2Press. This release was issued on behalf of the above organization, who is solely responsible for accuracy of content, by Send2Press(TM), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com