Re: Analyst visit

Parity Group PLC 15 November 2001 Parity Group plc Comment on Trading Ahead of Analyst Visit 15 November 2001 Parity Group plc, the international IT services company, is this morning hosting an analyst and investor visit at which it will discuss the Group's strategy and service offerings. This will demonstrate how Parity's strategy is being implemented successfully, as evidenced by recent contract wins. The Group will also take this opportunity to confirm that its trading performance for the current financial year is within the range of market forecasts, albeit at the lower end. While the order book is growing, the fourth quarter is seeing a number of project start-ups being delayed into the New Year. The restructuring exercise announced in May is progressing well and is ahead of schedule, and costs are being reduced at an annual run rate of approximately £5 million. That compares with the previous estimate of full-year savings of £2 million. The restructuring has been done carefully by re-engineering the business and support model and will not impede the ability of the Group to continue to increase its market share. Restructuring charges will also be somewhat higher than previously estimated but the ongoing financial benefit to the Group from the cost reductions should be substantial. A copy of the presentation will available on the Group's web-site at parity.co.uk from 09.30 this morning. Ends For further information, please contact: Michael Harrington Tel: 020 7776 0800 Parity Group plc Harriet Keen/Emma Rutherford Tel: 020 7831 3113 Financial Dynamics
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