Trading Statement

4 Jun 2007 07:00

Latham(James) PLC04 June 2007 James Latham plc The Directors are pleased to announce that trading for the year to 31st March2007 is ahead of market expectations. Prices for many of the Company's products have continued to strengthen and therehave been shortages in some areas. While volumes are lower as expected, salesand margins are higher than anticipated. James Latham plc are due to report the Company's results to 31st March 2007 on28th June 2007. Peter LathamChairman 4th June 2007 Peter Latham - Chairman 01442 849100David Dunmow - Finance Director 01442 849100Barrie Newton - Blue Oar Securities Plc 01225 424666 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange