ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Exhibitions, Inc. (OTCQB:PRXIQ) the company that serves as salvor-in-possession and sole legal steward of the RMS Titanic wreck site, today announced that it has withdrawn the proposed sales procedures it filed with the bankruptcy court to pursue an auction of the company’s assets. The auction, which had been tentatively scheduled for February 6, 2018 has been cancelled pending discussions with relevant stakeholders on the best path forward.

The decision to withdraw the sale procedure motion follows a motion filed by the National Maritime Museum of Greenwich to change oversight of the sales process from the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida to the Eastern District of Virginia and an objection to the sale motion filed by an Ad Hoc Equity Group comprised of funds managed by affiliates of Alta Fundamental Advisers LLC and Apollo Global Management, LLC. Uncertainty surrounding the timeline for resolution of the issues raised by those parties led Premier to withdraw the sale procedure motion to allow the Company an opportunity to develop a path forward in discussions with stakeholders including the company’s equity and debt holders. The timeline for the sale contemplated by the company's motion and recently-filed liquidation plan will likely be revised based upon those discussions, and discussions concerning any alternative reorganization proposals presented.

This latest development comes as Premier was engaged in active conversations with a variety of parties regarding the sale of the most valuable, unique collection of Titanic assets ever offered for sale. Any parties interested in potentially acquiring these assets are still encouraged to contact Premier and its representatives to express interest and learn more.

Subject to court approval, a successful bidder will also have the opportunity to succeed to the Company’s  status as the “salvor-in-possession,” permitting the new owner exclusive salvage rights to the wreck site. The collection includes approximately 5,500 individual pieces that have been recovered from the wreck site over the course of seven deep sea expeditions; ownership of video footage, imagery, and other intellectual and personal property.

The Titanic collection consists of the only artifacts ever recovered from the wreck site of Titanic, which tragically sank on April 15, 1912.  The artifacts, which have been painstakingly conserved and researched, have been used to educate millions of people around the world about the story of Titanic and her passengers.

The decision to withdraw sale procedures was filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida (Jacksonville Division).

For more information, please visit titanicartifacts.com.

About Premier Exhibitions, Inc.:

Premier Exhibitions, Inc. (OTCQB:PRXIQ), located in Atlanta, GA, is a major provider of museum quality exhibitions throughout the world and a recognized leader in developing and displaying unique exhibitions for education and entertainment. The Company's exhibitions present unique opportunities to experience compelling stories using authentic objects and artifacts in diverse environments. Exhibitions are presented in museums, exhibition centers and other entertainment venues. Additional information about Premier Exhibitions, Inc. is available at www.prxi.com.  

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