Trading Statement

Speedy Hire PLC 26 September 2006 26 September 2006 Speedy Hire Plc ('Speedy Hire' or 'The Group') Trading Update The Board of Speedy Hire is pleased to provide the following update on trading in advance of its interim results for the six months to 30 September 2006. The Group continues to make good progress, with turnover for the five months to 31 August 2006 increasing by 29%. The Tool Hire Division increased turnover by 15% with an underlying like for like turnover up 8%. We have opened six greenfield depots in the Tool Division. The Equipment Division continues to progress with total turnover up 48% (29% excluding LCH Generators). The integration of the LCH acquisition has gone well and the business is performing in line with our expectations. In addition, the Equipment Division has opened five greenfield sites. The Board is confident that Speedy Hire has continued to win market share and that the business remains on track to deliver another year of good growth. Speedy Hire will be announcing its interim results on Wednesday 22 November 2006. www.speedyhire.plc.uk Speedy Hire Plc Hudson Sandler Steve Corcoran, Chief Executive Nick Lyon / Kate Hough Neil O'Brien, Group Finance Director Tel: 01942 720 000 Tel: 020 7796 4133 Notes to Editors: Speedy Hire is the UK's No.1 provider of tools and equipment for hire. The Company operates from over 300 depots throughout the UK. The Group has also commenced trading in the Republic of Ireland. The Group's activities are the provision for hire of small tools, portable accommodation, compressed air, pumps, lifting and material handling, survey and measurement instrumentation and power generation equipment. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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