Trading Update

11 Dec 2006 18:01

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC11 December 2006 11 December 2006 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Trading Update Bloomsbury Publishing Plc announces that due to its lower than expectedpre-Christmas sales in the retail trade combined with delays in reference rightssales budgeted for 2006, profit before tax for the year ending 31 December 2006may be in the region of £5 million. If these major pending rights deals arecompleted and retail sales increase, profit before tax will be close to marketexpectations. Cash is expected to be not less than £20 million at 31 December 2006. The Boardremains confident of a satisfactory outcome for 2007. Enquiries: Tim Spratt/Charles PalmerFinancial Dynamics 020 7831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange