Somero Regulatory News (SOM)

12 Jan 2007 07:01

Somero Enterprises Inc.12 January 2007 Embargoed for 7.00am, 12 January 2007 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY NOT BE RELEASED, PUBLISHED OR DISTRIBUTED IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA OR TO US PERSONS (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE US SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED) OR TO RESIDENTS, NATIONALS OR CITIZENS OF CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA. Somero Enterprises, Inc. ("Somero" or "the Company") Period-end Trading Statement Somero Enterprises Inc., a North American manufacturer of patented laser guidedequipment used for the spreading and levelling of high volumes of concrete forfloors in the construction industry, confirms that 2006 revenues and earningsgrew significantly over the 2005 results and were consistent with analysts'expectations. Somero became quoted on the AIM market on 1 November 2006. Jack Cooney, Somero Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted that the trading in the second half remained strong acrosseach of our North American, European and Asia Pacific regions. I look forward toannouncing our full year results in early April 2007." Enquiries: Edward Bridges / Harriet Keen / Matt DixonFinancial Dynamics +44 (0)20 7831 3113 This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation tosell, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase, any securities of SomeroEnterprises, Inc. (the "Company"). This announcement may not be released, published or distributed in or into theUnited States, Canada, Japan or Australia or to US Persons (as defined inRegulation S under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "US SecuritiesAct")) or to residents, nationals or citizens of Canada, Japan or Australia.The distribution of this announcement in certain other jurisdictions may also berestricted by law and persons into whose possession this announcement or anydocument or other information referred to herein comes should inform themselvesabout and observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with theserestrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any suchjurisdiction. No securities of the Company have been registered under the US Securities Act.No securities of the Company may be offered or sold in the United States or toUS persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) exceptpursuant to an effective registration statement under the US Securities Act orpursuant to an available exemption from the registration requirements under theUS Securities Act. No securities of the Company have been registered under the applicablesecurities laws of Australia, Canada or Japan and may not be offered or soldwithin Australia, Canada or Japan or to, or for the account or benefit ofcitizens or residents of Australia, Canada or Japan. ENDS This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange