Interim Management Statement

De La Rue PLC
30 January 2008







                                 DE LA RUE PLC

                          INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT


The Board of De La Rue plc today issues the following Interim Management
Statement in respect of the period since 1 October 2007 as required by the UK
Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.


Within Security Paper & Print, trading during the period has been in line with
our expectations.  A continued strong level of banknote demand has supported
both year on year revenue and margin improvement.


Cash Systems trading since the half year has similarly continued to be in line
with our expectations, notwithstanding the more uncertain financial
environment.  Margins have continued to benefit from ongoing improvements to the
supply chain.


Cash conversion for the year remains strong, although, as anticipated, advance
payments have reduced towards more normal levels.


The Board remains confident in the Group's trading outlook and cash generation
for the year.



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30 January 2008


For further information please contact:


Stephen King Group Finance Director [phone]

Richard Mountain Financial Dynamics [phone]

Isabella Szredzki Corporate Affairs [phone]





Notes to Editors:


1.                  De La Rue will announce its Preliminary Results on 22 May
2008

2.                  De La Rue is the world's largest commercial security printer
and papermaker, involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and a
wide range of security documents such as travellers cheques and vouchers. The
company is a leading provider of cash handling equipment and software solutions
to banks and retailers worldwide, helping them to reduce the cost of handling
cash. Employing over 6,200 people across 31 countries, De La Rue is also
pioneering new technologies worldwide in government identity solutions for
secure passports, identity cards and driver's licences.


For more information visit www.delarue.com




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