Brady Regulatory News (BRY)

24 Jan 2008 07:00

24 January 2008

Trading Statement

Brady plc ("the Group") is pleased to provide an update on trading performance for the year ended 31 December 2007.

The Group expects to announce revenues and profit before taxation slightly ahead of market expectations for the full year.

Cash balances at 31 December 2007 were ‚£5.9 million, compared to ‚£4.9 million at 31 December 2006.

Full details of the Group's financial performance for 2007 together with a more detailed outlook for 2008 will be provided in the preliminary results, which are expected to be announced on 13 March 2008.

For further information, please contact:

Brady plc +44 (0)1223 479479 Gavin Lavelle, Chief Executive Officer www.bradyplc.com Tony Ratcliffe, Finance Director Oriel Securities Limited (Nominated +44 (0)20 7710 7600 Adviser)

Andrew Edwards