AGM Statement

Gooch & Housego PLC
15 February 2006



For Immediate Release                                  15 February 2006


                              Gooch & Housego PLC
                                 (The 'Company')

       Progress Update for the Annual General Meeting - 15th February 2006


Gooch and Housego PLC, the specialist manufacturer of acousto-optic and
electro-optic devices, precision optical components, crystals, instruments for
measuring optical radiation and hyperspectral imaging systems, today announces a
progress up-date.


Gooch & Housego PLC has made a solid start to the year with trading across the
group in line with expectations. Relocation of the Ilminster facility remains on
target to be completed this year following the recent granting of planning
permission for the new factory and headquarters. The transfer of operations will
be phased to minimise disruption and to derive the maximum benefit from the
additional manufacturing capacity that the new facility will provide. The
acquisition of ChromoDynamics, Inc. earlier this month reflects the Company's
strategy of introducing new high added value products and developing new market
sectors.



Contacts:  Gareth Jones, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 01460 52271
           Tim Thompson, Buchanan Communication Ltd,           020 7466 5000
           Andrew Edwards, Oriel Securities Limited,           020 7710 7600






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