Trading Statement

Northgate PLC
27 September 2006


27 September 2006


                                 Northgate plc

                            AGM Trading Statement


Northgate plc ('Northgate', the 'Group'), the UK's leading commercial vehicle
hire company, held its AGM today. Martin Ballinger, Chairman of Northgate, made
the following statement:


'I am pleased to report that trading in the first four months of the year has
been satisfactory.


The restructuring of the UK business is underway and should be concluded by the
end of January 2007. In Spain, we have appointed a CEO who will assist the
process of merging our two businesses in those areas where synergies can be
achieved.


As a result we continue to anticipate an outcome for the year that is in line
with the Board's expectations.'


                                     -Ends-


For further information, please contact:

Northgate plc                                         Tel: [phone]
Steve Smith, Chief Executive Officer
Gerard Murray, Group Finance Director

Hogarth Partnership Limited                           Tel: [phone]
Andrew Jaques
Barnaby Fry
Anthony Arthur


Further information regarding Northgate can be found on the Group's website:

http://www.northgateplc.com




                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange