Trading Statement

Clarke(T.) PLC
13 January 2006




                                    T. Clarke
                                TRADING STATEMENT

The Board of T.Clarke plc ('T. Clarke'), the electrical contacting and
engineering group, today announces a trading update following the end of its
financial year to 31 December 2005.

The group has stated previously that its markets have been challenging during
2005. Despite a very encouraging level of enquiries in the fourth quarter,
trading has remained tough and margins have remained under pressure,
particularly within the group's core business. As a result, whilst turnover for
2005 is expected to be in line with market expectations, profit before tax is
expected to be at the lower end of market expectations. It should be noted that
the reported profit before tax will include a £1m profit contribution from the
sale of freehold properties, not occupied by group companies.

Looking forward, the group has experienced a sharp upturn in activity within its
core business sectors. Whilst there will be some continuing 'drag' on margins,
the T. Clarke Board believes this will be a short term factor and that market
conditions are set to improve markedly during the year. The group therefore
expects that an improving performance will manifest itself in the second half of
2006 and in 2007.

In conclusion, the Board remains confident of the group's medium term prospects.
All of the group companies, including the regional businesses, are experiencing
increased enquiry levels. The group's order book is currently around £160m and
consists of a better 'mix and quality' of work than experienced in 2005.

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Date: 13 January 2006
For further information contact:

T. Clarke plc                                      cityPROFILE
Pat Stanborough, Chief Executive                   Simon Courtenay
John Daly, Finance Director                        Tel: [phone]
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Web: www.tclarke.co.uk
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