Trading Statement

Harrier Group PLC
24 July 2003


                               HARRIER GROUP PLC


Trading statement



Harrier Group plc ('the Company'), a leading provider of information protection
solutions, announces that trading during the first half of 2003 has improved and
the Company expects to report a small post tax profit for the six months ended
30 June 2003. These results are expected to be released on 4 September 2003.


Whilst market conditions remain difficult, the Directors are cautiously
optimistic that the business will continue to improve during the second half of
the year.



Enquiries:

Bob Morton (Chairman)                                  01256 760081
Jim Stoddart (Chief executive)                         01256 760081












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