Pre-close Trading Update

Advanced Medical Solutions Grp PLC 11 January 2005 For Immediate Release 11 January 2005 Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc ('AMS' or 'the Company') Pre-close trading update Winsford, UK: Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AIM: AMS), the global wound care technology company, is pleased to update investors on trading ahead of the close period for the year ending 31st December 2004. Dr. Geoffrey Vernon, Chairman of AMS, stated: 'The progress reported at the half year in growing revenues and reducing losses has continued during the second half of 2004. 'The outlook remains positive, particularly following further expansion of the Company's routes to market with its recently announced inclusion in the NHS Framework Agreement for Advanced Woundcare in England 'The Company continues to trade in line with market expectations and remains firmly on track to come through to profitability within current cash.' For further information, please contact: Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc Tel : +44 (0) 1606 545508 Don Evans, Chief Executive Mary Tavener, Finance Director www.admedsol.com Buchanan Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000 Mark Court, Mary-Jane Johnson Notes to Editors: Advanced Medical Solutions is a leading company in the development and manufacture of products for the $15 billion global woundcare market. Founded in 1991 and currently quoted on AIM, Advanced Medical Solutions is focused on the design, development and manufacture of innovative and technologically advanced products for woundcare and other medical applications. In-house natural and synthetic polymer technology is used to provide advanced wound dressings based on the moist healing principle. AMS's resources ensure a unique position as a vertically integrated 'one stop shop' to provide all categories of moist wound healing products. The Company has the capability to move from product design and development through to production and delivery ready for distribution into customer markets. The acquisition of MedLogic in 2002 has brought AMS products and technology in cyanoacrylate based tissue adhesives and sealants sold direct to hospitals or through distributors. AMS's technology and products currently serve the majority of the key global markets with strategic partners including 3M, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Molnlycke Healthcare, Smith + Nephew and Cardinal. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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