Period end trading update

The Vitec Group PLC
19 July 2006



                                                                    19 July 2006


                              The Vitec Group plc

                           Period end trading update

The Board of The Vitec Group plc ('Vitec') announces the following period-end
update on trading for the six months to 30 June 2006.


Current trading

Trading for the first six months of 2006 has been very strong, with sales
approximately 19% higher than in the first half of 2005 (14% higher before
acquisitions and favourable foreign exchange) and profit before significant
items and tax considerably ahead.  The Board continues to be optimistic about
the prospects for the year.


Divisional performance

In Photographic we have seen continued increased demand, particularly in the US.
Sales growth for our lighting supports has also been very positive, and camera
support sales continue to be underpinned by the strong demand for digital SLR
cameras.

In Broadcast Systems, Camera Support's sales have risen as our customers have
increased their capital spending, led by a further increase in sales of studio
pedestals.  Broadcasters' spending on production equipment has been stimulated
by the adoption of High Definition programming.  Revenue growth in our
Communications and Portable power businesses has been less marked.

In Broadcast Services, US rental demand was in line with expectations.  We
benefited from the two major sporting events, with an unexpectedly strong Turin
Winter Olympics and a modest contribution from the football World Cup in
Germany.  There are no such major events taking place in the second half of
2006.

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Enquiries:

The Vitec Group plc
Gareth Rhys Williams                                Telephone: [phone]

Financial Dynamics
Susanne Walker / Richard Mountain                   Telephone: [phone]



Notes

1.   Vitec will host a telephone conference for analysts at 8.15am today.
     Please contact Susanne Walker at Financial Dynamics for dial-in details.

2.   The interim results are expected to be released on 4 September 2006, in
     accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

3.   Whilst Vitec has significant production and sourcing in US dollars and has
     hedging arrangements in place, movements in the $/£ and, particularly, $/€ 
     rates can have a significant impact on reported results. The US dollar was 
     stronger in the first half of 2006 compared to the first half of 2005, 
     which generated a positive £0.3m effect in the first half of 2006, after 
     hedging.  If the dollar stays at current levels, we estimate there will be 
     an adverse foreign exchange effect of some £0.5m in the second half of 2006
     compared to the same period in 2005.

4.   Statements made in this announcement that look forward in time or that
     express management's beliefs, expectations or estimates regarding future
     occurrences are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the 
     United States federal securities laws.  These forward-looking statements 
     reflect Vitec's current expectations concerning future events and actual 
     results may differ materially from current expectations or historical 
     results.


The Vitec Group plc supplies a wide range of equipment and services to the
broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries. Its products are
distributed in nearly 100 countries, either through dealerships or direct to the
end user or corporate customer. The Vitec Group is a major force in its chosen
specialised fields. More information can be found at: http://www.vitecgroup.com.


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