Trading Statement

17 Mar 2006 07:02

First Derivatives PLC17 March 2006 17 March 2006 First Derivatives Plc ("First Derivatives" or "the Company") Trading Statement First Derivatives Plc, the provider of software and consulting services to theworld's financial markets, announce that the results for the year end February2006 are indicating that the profit before tax and amortisation will be in linewith market expectations of £1.6m. First Derivatives ends the year with a strong balance sheet and a strong salesfunnel. The Company is benefiting from improving revenue visibility, clientloyalty and is enjoying more enquiries than ever before. The Company proposes to release its preliminary results on 10 May 2006. Ends For further information please contact the following : First Derivatives Corporate Synergy Parkgreen Communications Brian Conlon Brian Stockbridge Justine HowarthManaging DirectorT: 028 3025 2242 T: 020 7448 4419 T: 020 7493 3713 www.firstderivatives.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange