Trading Update

microgen Information Management Solutions www.microgen.co.uk 11 January 2005 Trading Update Microgen plc ('Microgen'), the IT software and services company, provides its trading update for the year ended 31 December 2004. In the second half of the financial year, operating margins have remained strong due to high consultant utilisation and increasing average fee rates, as consultancy resources have been migrated into sectors where Microgen has experienced increased demand, particularly Financial Services. The successful integration of the Group's acquisitions over the past three years, and the organic development of Microgen's businesses during 2004, have strengthened the Group's focus on the Financial Services sector, such that software, consultancy and services delivered into this sector in Q4 accounted for over 60% of Group revenue. In addition, following the acquisition of AFA Systems plc, which was declared wholly unconditional on 13 September 2004, the rapid integration programme has resulted in a positive profit contribution from the business in both November and December, ahead of schedule. As a result, it is now anticipated that the full year revenue will be in line with expectations and profit before tax, goodwill and exceptional items will be ahead of expectations. Microgen will announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2004 on Wednesday 23 February 2005. Enquiries: Microgen plc www.microgen.co.uk Mike Phillips, Group Finance Director 01753-847122 Financial Dynamics Giles Sanderson 020-7831-3113 Ben Way
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