Dividend Update Statement

First Derivatives PLC
09 May 2006


9 May 2006


                             First Derivatives Plc
                     ('First Derivatives' or 'the Company')


                           Dividend Update Statement



Further to RNS Number: 6429C the proposed dividend of 3.0p per Ordinary Share in
respect of the year ended 28 February 2006 will be paid on 2 June 2006 to
shareholders on the register as at the record date, 19 May 2006.



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First Derivatives              Corporate Synergy        Parkgreen Communications
Brian Conlon                   Brian Stockbridge        Justine Howarth
Managing Director              T: 020 7448 4419         T: 020 7493 3713
T: 028 3025 2242
www.firstderivatives.com








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