BDI.L Regulatory News (BDI)

9 Jan 2007 07:00

Bond International Software PLC09 January 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 January 2007 Bond International Software plc ("Bond" or "the Company") Pre Close Trading Update 'A Year of Progress' Bond International Software plc, the world's leading supplier of specialistrecruitment software solutions, is pleased to confirm that trading has continuedin line with expectations and that it expects results for the financial yearended 31 December 2006 to be in line with recently upgraded market forecasts. Preliminary results are expected to be announced on Wednesday 21 March 2007. Highlights during the last six months of the year include: • The announcement, on the 19th December 2006, of Bond's largest acquisition to date; the acquisition of Gowi Group plc ("Gowi") for a total consideration of £8.9m. Gowi is a privately owned company that specialises in the development and supply of software and services into human resources, payroll and recruitment departments, primarily in the public, education and publishing sectors. • In November 2006, following an in-depth review, Bond was chosen by Manpower to deploy its Adapt software as the basis for Manpower's global front office system throughout the world-wide network of 4,400 offices in more than 70 countries. The deal is worth up to $12m over five years. • Also in November 2006, Hays Resource Management, part of Hays plc ("Hays"), the UK's largest publicly listed recruitment group, decided to renew their existing contract in a deal worth £2 million over a 3 year period. Steve Russell, CEO of Bond commented: "This has been an exciting period for Bond and we look forward to the futurewith confidence". For further information, please contact: Buchanan Communications: Tel: 020 7466 5000Tim Thompson / Nicola Cronk / Robin Haddrill Note to editors: Bond International Software is the world's premier provider of staffing softwareto recruitment consultancies and corporations. It has over 30 years experiencein the development and creation of products and services that have becomeindustry standards. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the group also hasoffices in the United States, Australasia and South Africa with a global team ofover 200 employees. www.bond-adapt.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange