Statement re. Press Comment

6 Sep 2005 10:42

Northgate PLC06 September 2005 Northgate plc ("Northgate" or the "Company") Response to speculation The Board of Northgate notes the recent press speculation regarding the Company.The Company announces that it has received an approach. There can be nocertainty that any offer will be forthcoming. A further announcement will be made in due course, if appropriate. Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the"City Code"), any person who, alone or acting together with any other person(s)pursuant to an agreement or understanding whether formal or informal) to acquire or control relevant securities of Northgate, owns or controls, orbecomes the owner or controller, directly or indirectly, of one per cent. ormore of any class of securities of Northgate is required to disclose, by notlater than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following thedate of the relevant transaction, dealings in such securities of that company(or in any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, any suchsecurities) during the period to the date on which the offer becomes or isdeclared unconditional as to acceptances or lapses or is otherwise withdrawn. Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the City Code, all dealings in relevantsecurities of Northgate by any of its respective "associates" (within themeaning of the City Code) must also be disclosed. If you are in any doubt as to the application of Rule 8 to you, please contactan independent financial adviser authorised under the Financial Services andMarkets Act 2000, consult the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk orcontact the Panel on telephone number +44 20 7638 0129; fax +44 20 7236 7013. Enquiries: Hoare Govett Limited Telephone: +44 (0)20 7678 8000Julian GoodwinAndrew FosterStephen Bowler Hogarth Partnership Limited Telephone: +44 (0)20 7357 9477Andrew JaquesBarnaby FryEdward Westropp Hoare Govett Limited are acting for Northgate and no-one else in connection withthe possible offer and will not be responsible to any other person for providingthe protections afforded to clients of Hoare Govett Limited or for providingadvice in relation to the possible offer. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange