Diploma Regulatory News (DPLM)

2 Dec 2005 14:10

Diploma PLC02 December 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2 December 2005 DIPLOMA PLC ANNUAL INFORMATION UPDATE In accordance with Prospectus Rule 5.2 the following information has been published or made available to the public in the last twelve months ended 2 December 2005. The following regulatory announcements have been made via the Regulatory News Service provided by the London Stock Exchange, through which copies can be obtained. Date of Announcement Regulatory Headline 11.01.05 AGM Statement 11.01.05 Results of AGM 18.01.05 Director Shareholding 20.04.05 Notice of Interim Results 26.04.05 Holding(s) in Company 09.05.05 Announcement of Interim Results 18.05.05 Director Shareholding 19.05.05 Director Shareholding 22.08.05 Holding(s) in Company 28.09.05 Trading Statement 20.10.05 Holding(s) in Company 26.10.05 Director Shareholding 14.11.05 Announcement of Preliminary Results 21.11.05 Holding(s) in Company 28.11.05 Holding(s) in Company 30.11.05 Acquisition of HKX Inc 02.12.05 Director Shareholding 02.12.05 Director Shareholding (LTIP Awards) 02.12.05 2005 Report and Accounts filing with DVF In accordance with the provisions of Article 27.3 of the Prospectus Directive Regulation, we confirm that to the best of our knowledge, information relating to 'Holding(s) in Company' and 'Director Shareholding' is up to date at the date of this Announcement, but it is acknowledged that such disclosures may, at any time, become out of date, due to changing circumstances. Details of all regulatory headlines listed above can be downloaded from the Company's website at www.diplomaplc.com and any related documents are available at the UKLA's Document Viewing Facility, Financial Services Authority, 25 The Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS. The Company has made no filings with Companies House during the 12 months ended 2 December 2005, except for the Annual Return and the Annual Report and the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2004. Copies of these documents can be found on the Companies House website at www.direct.companies.gov.uk For further enquiries please contact: Nigel Lingwood, Group Finance Director 020 7448 4875 NOTE TO EDITORS: Diploma PLC is a specialised international distribution group operating in three sectors: Life Sciences - Distributors of Instrumentation, Consumables and related Services to research, development and diagnostic laboratories. Principal companies are Anachem Group in the UK and Germany, and Somagen in Canada. Seals- Next day delivery of hydraulic seal kits, gaskets and cylinder components, for the repair and maintenance of mobile machinery. Principal companies are Hercules Bulldog Sealing Products in North America and FPE in the UK. Controls - Distributors of specialised wiring, connectors and control devices for a range of technically demanding applications. Principal companies are IS Group in the UK and US, Sommer and Filcon in Germany and Hawco in the UK. Within each of these sectors, the Diploma businesses serve industry segments with long term growth potential and with the opportunity for sustainable superior margins through the quality of customer service, depth of technical support and value adding activities. Further information on Diploma PLC can be found at www.diplomaplc.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange