Statement re Pre-Close

Computacenter PLC
09 January 2003


                               Computacenter plc

                            Pre-Close Trading Update

Ahead of entering its close period, Computacenter plc, the IT infrastructure
services provider, is today briefing analysts on trading for the year ended 31
December 2002.

At the time of our interims, and as reiterated on 28 November 2002, we said that
if current market conditions continued, we expected profit performance for the
full year to be similar to the £51.1 million achieved in 2001. Trading for the
year has ended satisfactorily and we expect to report profits not less than this
figure.

We have seen continued growth in the Managed Services side of the business and
good levels of utilisation in Professional Services. During the year, we have
maintained our focus on managing expenses and reducing our cost base.

Looking ahead, it is too early to predict the outcome for 2003 but we believe
that Computacenter is well positioned to produce profit growth over 2002
provided our markets remain stable.

Computacenter plc will be announcing its preliminary results for the year ended
31 December 2002 on Wednesday 12 March 2003.

Enquiries:

Mike Norris, Chief Executive, Computacenter plc          01707 631601

Tessa Freeman, Investor Relations, Computacenter plc     01707 631514

Julie Foster, Tulchan Communications                    020 7353 4200



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