Expectations for FY Unchanged

RM PLC
25 March 2008


                                                                  25 March 2008


RM plc: pre-close update for the six months ending 31 March 2008 - management's
                    expectations for the full year unchanged


As part of its normal programme of communications with shareholders, RM is
issuing an update on current trading prior to the end of the first half of its
financial year on 31 March 2008.

RM is a seasonal business, with the majority of revenues and an even greater
proportion of profit occurring in the second half. As a result, and as in
previous years, first half performance is not a good indicator of full-year
outcome.

Management's expectations for the year as a whole remain unchanged. However, as
indicated in the Group's Interim Management Statement, issued on 6 February
2008, a number of factors have combined to mean seasonality will be more marked
than in the last two years.

• BSF bid costs will be approximately £4.5m for the year as a whole,
  with the increase over the prior year falling largely in the first half (first
  half 2007 BSF bid costs were £1.6m).

• Order intake levels for learning platforms are significantly ahead
  of plan; however, it is taking longer than anticipated to convert these orders
  into revenues and the first-half investment in this area is larger than
  anticipated.

• The Group's education resources business, which is planned to grow
  rapidly this year, will be more second-half weighted than previously expected.

BSF remains RM's major area of investment and is progressing extremely well. Of
six ICT contracts that have reached selected bidder stage since the beginning of
the financial year, the Group has won three - ahead of its target -
demonstrating the attractiveness of its BSF proposition. The programme continues
to gain momentum and Partnerships for Schools, the government agency responsible
for delivery, reports that there are now 11 BSF schools open.

Tim Pearson, CEO of RM, commented:

''As has happened in other years, the first half of 2008 has had its challenges
and there's more left to do in the second half of the year. That said, we still
expect that the full year outcome will be in line with our expectations.

'Looking further ahead, the recent Budget reinforced the government's long-term
commitment to education and confirmed the spending levels indicated in last
year's Spending Review. Our excellent BSF track record, combined with strong
progress across the Group, means that we're well-positioned for the future.'

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For further information, please contact:
Mike Greig/Phil Hemmings, RM plc          08450 700300
Mark Antelme, Brunswick                   020 7404 5959


Notes:

1. Founded in 1973, the RM Group is a leading provider of educational
   products and services to schools, colleges and universities, local government
   and central government education departments and agencies. RM works closely with
   educationalists to create new products, processes and technology which improve
   teaching and learning. RM is listed on the main market of the London Stock
   Exchange under the symbol RM.L

2. RM expects to announce interim results for the six months to 31 March
   2008 on 12 May 2008.

3. RM's interim results for 2007 included an exceptional pension credit
   which increased reported profit by £3.5m.



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