Trading Statement

28 Sep 2005 07:01

Diploma PLC28 September 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRADING UPDATE Diploma PLC, the specialised international distribution group, is today giving a trading update ahead of its results for the year ending 30 September 2005. Trading activity in the Group's North American businesses has continued to be strong, while the UK and Continental European operations have maintained performance in sluggish market conditions. The Group expects to report results for the full year ending 30 September which will both demonstrate further progress in 2005 and be slightly ahead of market expectations. The Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 September 2005 will be announced on Monday, 14 November 2005. There will be an analyst presentation of the results at the offices of Bankside Consultants Limited, 1 Frederick's Place, London, EC2R 8AE, at 9.00 am on that day. 28 September 2005 For further information, please contact: Bruce Thompson, Chief Executive 020 7638 0934 Nigel Lingwood, Group Finance Director 020 7448 4875 Ian Seaton, Bankside Consultants 020 7367 8891 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange