Dividend Update Statement

9 May 2006 17:53

First Derivatives PLC09 May 2006 9 May 2006 First Derivatives Plc ("First Derivatives" or "the Company") Dividend Update Statement Further to RNS Number: 6429C the proposed dividend of 3.0p per Ordinary Share inrespect of the year ended 28 February 2006 will be paid on 2 June 2006 toshareholders on the register as at the record date, 19 May 2006. Ends Enquiries: First Derivatives Corporate Synergy Parkgreen CommunicationsBrian Conlon Brian Stockbridge Justine HowarthManaging Director T: 020 7448 4419 T: 020 7493 3713T: 028 3025 2242www.firstderivatives.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange