Trading Statement

25 Apr 2007 09:30

Fletcher King PLC25 April 2007 25 April 2007 FLETCHER KING PLC Trading Statement Fletcher King ("the Company"), the London based Chartered Surveyors and PropertyFund Managers today announces a trading update for the year ending 30th April2007. In its Interim Results on the 23rd January 2007, the Company reported that ithad an encouraging pipeline of work for the remainder of the year which itanticipated would deliver results significantly in excess of last year. Fletcher King is now pleased to report that activity in the second half,especially in the last quarter, has been ahead of these expectations in someareas of its business, particularly investment, rating and valuation. Fletcher King now expects pre-tax profits for the year ending 30th April 2007 tobe ahead of market expectations. The Board therefore expects to reflect thisbetter than anticipated financial performance in the Final Dividend payment. The Company has a strong pipeline of work for next year and currentlyanticipates a continuance of this year's excellent performance. The preliminary results for year ending the 30th April 2007 will be announced on10th July 2007. DAVID FLETCHER FLETCHER KING (tel 020 7493 8400) This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange