Pre-Close Trading Update

Dewhurst PLC

("Dewhurst" or the "Group")

Pre-Close Trading Update

Dewhurst PLC (AIM:DWHT), an independent supplier of quality components to the lift, keypad and transport industries, is pleased to announce the following pre-close trading update for the year ending 30 September 2012.

Profit before taxation for the year is projected to be significantly ahead of market expectations primarily due to better than expected sales both in the UK and overseas.

Dewhurst's preliminary results for the year ending 30 September 2012 are expected to be announced in early December 2012.

Jared Sinclair, Finance Director, commented "Despite the concerns reported in the interims of market fragility, demand has remained healthy through the second half, resulting in the Group performing better than expected."

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