KBC.L Regulatory News (KBC)

Embargoed until 0700 24 July 2015

KBC Advanced Technologies plc

("KBC" or "the Group")

Trading Update

KBC is pleased to announce the following trading update in relation to the half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2015 that will be released in September.

Trading in the first half has been as anticipated. The firm's order backlog, together with good visibility on the future pipeline of contracted work and software sales, gives the Board confidence that the Group's performance for the full year will be in line with its expectations.

Since the AGM statement in June, KBC has continued to concentrate on its core offerings and strategic direction against difficult energy sector market conditions. Whilst there are certain slowdowns and discretionary cost reductions in some segments of the industry, from a KBC standpoint these are balanced by a shift in sector spending to operational efficiency and production optimisation initiatives, as well as stronger performance in parts of the refining segment due to improving refining margins. With its strengths in these areas, KBC is well placed to take advantage of this shift in investment.

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Notes to Editors:

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