Trading Update

Focus Solutions Group PLC 13 March 2007 Embargoed until 0700 13 March 2007 Focus Solutions Group plc ('Focus' or 'the Group') Trading update Focus Solutions Group plc (AIM: FSG), a leading supplier of adaptive software solutions to the financial services industry, today issues a trading update ahead of its financial year ending 31 March 2007. Operating profit is expected to be significantly ahead of expectations, and revenues will be in line. The step change in profitability has been achieved through the introduction of a much more efficient solutions delivery model. Cash balances are also expected to be significantly ahead of expectations. Focus has exhibited continued strong growth over the year, with long-term contracts with HSBC, St James's Place, Irish Life, BT and Lincoln Financial Group secured. Focus' solutions have consistently produced proven returns on investment for clients which in turn has resulted in further contract extensions and upgrades from established customers. This success underpins the Group's strategy of securing its recurring revenue base thereby increasing the visibility of its earnings. Focus intends to announce its preliminary results for the year ending 31 March 2007 in June 2007. Richard Stevenson, CEO of Focus commented: "We are pleased with the excellent progress made during the year ending March 2007 and look forward to the future with confidence as we continue to build upon the recent contract momentum." Enquiries: Focus Solutions Group 01926 468 300 Richard Stevenson, CEO / Martin Clements CFO Seymour Pierce 020 7107 8000 Mark Percy / Jeremy Porter Smithfield 020 7360 4900 Reg Hoare / Tania Wild Notes to editors: Focus is an established supplier of easily configured & re-usable component based software & business services, which enable faster, more effective & cost efficient processing of complex customer transactions. Focus has helped some of the world's leading public & private sector organisations to successfully automate their most demanding customer processes. For further information on Focus, please visit www.focus-solutions.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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