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23 Apr 2007 14:38

Imaginatik plc (AIM:IMTK), a leading provider of businessinnovation and technology based systems for innovation and ideamanagement, is today delighted to announce that it has been awarded aQueens Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. £ Following a rigorous judging procedure, which culminated with ashort-list being scrutinized by the Prime Minister's AdvisoryCommittee, Imaginatik received the award for the first time for itsdemonstration of substantial growth in overseas earnings and itscommercial success, more than doubling its exports over three years. £ Founded in 1994 by CEO Mr. Mark Turrell, Imaginatik developed asoftware-based process, now its core product "Idea Central", to enablecorporations to facilitate innovations systematically across theiroperations. With UK offices in London, U.S. headquarters in Boston andadditional operations in Germany, the company has grown considerablywith a strong client base of more than 100 companies including Pfizer,Hewlett-Packard, Weyerhaeuser Corporation, Chevron Texaco GlobalLubricants and Cargill Inc. £ "To receive a Queens Award for International Trade is a greathonor for Imaginatik," said Mark Turrell, CEO of Imaginatik. It isrecognition of our substantial growth, both in the UK and overseas. Wecan now count some of the biggest names in the world as clients whichare evidence of our expertise within the innovation sector as asystems developer and trusted advisor. This market is expected toexperience immense growth and with our continued commitment toinnovation we look forward to a successful future." £ The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigiousAwards for business performance. Announced on the Queen's birthday,Saturday 21 April, they recognize and reward outstanding achievementsby UK companies. The Awards are made each year by The Queen, on theadvice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committeethat includes representatives of Government, industry and commerce,and the trade unions. £ About Imaginatik £ Imaginatik's software and consulting services have helped clientsdiscover significant sources of additional revenue, as well astangible cost savings, process improvements and increased productpipeline. Imaginatik is also committed to developing strategicsolutions in the field of innovation, working with academicinstitutions such as the London Business School and the Cass School ofBusiness, London, as well as leading practitioners of corporateinnovation. £ For further information please visit www.imaginatik.com. Copyright Business Wire 2007