Trading Statement

Screen Technology Group plc 30 May 2007 For immediate release Screen Technology Group plc Trading Statement Screen Technology Group plc ("Screen Technology" or the "Company"), the AIM listed designer and manufacturer of revolutionary high resolution large screen displays for high ambient light environments, announces that it is expecting revenues for year ended 31 December 2007 to be materially lower than market expectations primarily due to delays in funding for its first high speed tile machine used to manufacture ITrans tiles, and the consequential delay in availability of its new Modular ITrans product.. The Company however is pleased to announce that it has now entered into a lease funding agreement with Investec Bank UK ("Investec") for £1.1 million to finalise the acquisition of its first high speed machine The first high speed machine is therefore expected to commence production from its new location in Wilden's manufacturing facility in Horsovsky Tyn, Czech Republic during the summer 2007. Screen Technology also announces that a further two high speed machines are nearing completion, ahead of previous schedule. It is expected that these will be brought on stream over the coming year as demand dictates to give a manufacturing capacity at the end of 2007 well in excess of previous expectations. The Company announced on 27th September 2006 that it had entered into a partnership agreement with Wilden AG ("Wilden"), including a commitment by Wilden to fund the acquisition of the first high speed machine. Screen Technology also announced on 8th March 2007 that, following the acquisition of Wilden by Gerresheimer Group, Wilden's commitment to provide the funding was withdrawn. The lease funding facility from Investec now replaces that commitment from Wilden. The Company is pleased to confirm that Wilden's commitment to the project continues and it has invested over £1 million in new mould tools and manufacturing equipment. Component production is now from two mould tools, up from one before Christmas, with a further two mould tools now complete and producing first off parts. Screen Technology announced on 30 October 2006 a contract to deliver 16 of its monolithic displays to Digital Screen Networks ("DSN") for use in Virgin Megastores. The Company has been informed by DSN that this contract has been scaled back to four screens. The Company understands that this decision relates to internal reasons at Virgin. The existing screens have been operating successfully in London, Birmingham and Manchester for some time. A fourth screen has also been recently installed in Glasgow. It is expected that the roll out to Virgin stores will continue at a reduced pace in the coming months and the management is in discussions for a similar roll out to another major retail chain. This scaling back has however had a significant impact on revenue for 2006 which is now expected to be around £700,000. Competition in the monolithic display sector for screens below 100" diagonal is intense and sales have been difficult. The company is concentrating on the significant and growing market for larger displays with its modular product which can be used to produce seamless displays of 100" diagonal and above. The modular product is available from the Company and its partner Hantarex and is now being put into full production with the first customer installations expected to be announced over the summer 2007. Commenting on these developments Tom Jarman, Chief Executive stated "Securing the funding from Investec represents a significant step forward for the Company. Screen Technology is now positioned to pursue its strategy of marketing its modular display product which we believe addresses the needs of a growing market worldwide." Enquiries: Screen Technology Group plc 01223 559600 Thomas Jarman, CEO Simon Barton, Finance Director Charles Stanley Securities 020 7149 6000 Russell Cook Henry Fitzgerald O'Connor This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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