Trading Update / Board Change

FDM Group PLC
10 July 2006



Embargoed for release at 7.00am                               10 July 2006



                                 FDM Group plc
                            ("FDM" or "the Company")

                                 Trading update

            Appointment of Non-Executive Director and Board changes


Introduction


The Board of FDM Group plc, (LSE: FDMG), the IT recruitment business, is today
providing an update to its shareholders following it entering its close period
ahead of the announcement of its interim results for the six months ended 30
June 2006.


The Company is also delighted to announce the appointment of Ivan Martin,
formerly head of the banking division of Misys plc as a Non-Executive Director
of FDM, with immediate effect. Ivan will become the Company's Chairman on 1
October 2006, replacing Brian Divett


Trading update


At the time of the Company's AGM in May, the Board indicated that they were
pleased with the start to the financial year and that trading was in line with
their expectations. Market conditions in both the IT and the recruitment sectors
have remained buoyant and the Company's trading has continued to be robust. The
Board of FDM is therefore pleased to report that both revenues and profits for
the six months to 30 June 2006 were ahead of their expectations.


FDM's three business units, IT Staffing, IT Professional Services and IT
Training have all performed well during the six months to 30 June 2006. The
strength of FDM's business offering and market position has allowed the Company
to secure a number of new, key clients in this period including Reuters, Virgin
Mobile and BNP Paribas. As at 30 June 2006 the Company had 572 contractors on
billing (against 469 as at 30 June 2005) and 138 Mounties employed (against 91
as at 30 June 2005).


The demand for FDM's key areas of expertise remains strong, both in the UK and
overseas. In light of the current continued demand for specialist IT staff, the
Company's strong, diverse and growing customer base and a healthy pipeline of
business, the Board remains confident of FDM's prospects for the remainder of
the year.


FDM will be announcing its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2006
on 7 September 2006. There will be an analysts meeting at 9.30am at the offices
of Pelham Public Relations, No. 1 Cornhill, London EC3V 3ND.


Board appointment and Board changes


The Board of FDM also announces the appointment of Ivan Martin (aged 51) as Non-
Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.


Ivan worked at Misys plc during the ten years to December 2005 where he headed
Misys's banking division. Between 1991 and 1995, Ivan worked for the ACT Group
plc, where he was responsible for its healthcare division until it was acquired
by Misys in April 1995.


Ivan has broad experience of the global software and technology markets,
including the USA, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.  He has a strong
track record of growing businesses, both organically and through acquisitions.
He thus brings to FDM a wealth of valuable knowledge and experience in the IT
services sector.


The Board also announces today that Brian Divett, the current Non-Executive
Chairman of the Company, has informed them of his intention to stand down as
Chairman with effect from 1 October 2006, at which point Ivan Martin will become
the Company's Non-Executive Chairman. Brian Divett will remain as a Non-
Executive Director of the Company until 31 December 2006 when, after 16 years as
the Company's Chairman, he will retire from the Board. The Board would like to
place on record their appreciation of all Brian's hard work since FDM was
founded in 1991.


Further details as required under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules are contained 
in Appendix One to this announcement.


Rod Flavell, Chief Executive Officer of FDM, commented:


"We are very pleased with our continued strong performance.  Our strategy of
attracting higher margin business through our unique Mountie model is producing
excellent results.  Our client base remains diverse and blue-chip and we
continue to be invited to tender for a range of interesting projects, reflecting
the health of our markets.


"I would also like to express my personal thanks to Brian Divett, one of FDM's
founding investors, for his chairmanship and support during the last 16 years,
which culminated in the Company's successful flotation last year.


"Finally, I am delighted that we have been able to attract someone with the
calibre and experience of Ivan Martin.  His knowledge of our markets and his
successful tenure at Misys will be of great assistance as we continue our
growth."

Commenting on his appointment, Ivan Martin added:

"I would like to echo Rod's sentiments with regard to Brian.  As one of the
original founders of FDM, he can take credit for establishing a strong,
successful business.

"I am relishing the opportunity to build upon his achievements and maintain the
high standards of management that he has set. I believe my industry experience
will be helpful as I work with Rod and his colleagues to take FDM forward to the
next stage of its development."


For further information please contact:


FDM Group Plc                             Noble & Company Limited          Pelham PR
Tel: [phone]                        Tel: [phone]               Tel: [phone]
                                                                           Or   07802 442486

Rod Flavell, Chief Executive Officer      Nick Naylor                      Archie Berens
Julian Divett, Chief Operating Officer    Nick Athanas




Notes to Editors


FDM is an international IT services company with three business units: IT
Staffing, IT Professional Services and IT Training.


Founded in 1984, FDM has headquarters in the UK and offices in the USA, Germany
and Luxembourg.  The company has a rapidly expanding client base which includes
British Airways, JP Morgan, The AA, Sybase and Reuters.


Its award winning on-line IT training programme, FDM Academy, is the longest
running of its kind in the UK, and offers candidates the opportunity to learn
JAVA and .NET.  On completion of the programme, these specialists (known as
Mounties), are then placed with its clients, differentiating the company from
the majority of its competitors in the IT staffing market, who rely on a shared
database of contractors.


Through the utilisation of Mounties and freelance contractors, FDM can provide
clients with a combination of skills, significantly help reduce costs and offer
the guarantee that FDM's permanent staff will remain on site for the duration of
the contract.  FDM can project manage the whole recruitment function and using
the Group's technical expertise, identify candidates and interview candidates
prior to placement.


FDM's Professional Services division offers development, support and product
implementation; with highly skilled teams working on packaged or bespoke
solutions for its clients.  The Professional Services division primarily uses
Mounties on these projects, providing the client with the added comfort of
stability of resource and a cost effective solution.


FDM Learning offers project based training programmes for a variety of business
sectors, including local and central government, investment management, banking
and reinsurance.  The training covers a range of topics including IT, financial
products and processes and personal skills and can be delivered on or off site.
As part of its offering, FDM Learning is able to provide an e-learning facility
for its clients.


Appendix One


In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, the following information in
relation to the appointment of Ivan Martin to the board of the Company, is
disclosed below:


Mr Ivan Martin holds and has held within the five preceding years the following
directorships and partnerships:


Current directorships and partnerships:


None



Past directorships and partnerships in preceding five years:


Open:I Limited                                              IFA Network Limited
ACT Insurance Systems Limited                               Investment Options Limited
Open Insurance Management Limited                           Sesame Limited
Assuresoft 2 Limited                                        Sesame (UK) Limited
Assureweb Limited                                           Sesame Learning Limited
DBS Financial Management PLC                                Sesame Select Services Limited
DBS Management Limited                                      Sesame Network Limited
IBIS (310) Limited                                          Sesame Desktop Services Limited
DBS Mortgage Services Limited                               Sesame Desktop Solutions Limited
Independent Specialist Technology (UK) Limited              Sesame Protection Services Limited
Countrywide Insurance Management Limited                    Sesame Regulatory Services Limited
Countrywide Independent Advisers Limited                    Sesame Services Limited
Xegesis Limited                                             Sesame General Insurance Services Limited
Kingfisher Asset Management Limited                         Kingfisher Reversions Limited
GL Settle Limited                                           Rubicon Claims Limited
Rhyme Systems Limited                                       Open G I Limited
Misys plc                                                   Summit Systems International Limited
Misys Asset Management Systems Limited                      IFA Network (Services) Limited
Misys Worcester Limited                                     I2I-Link Limited
Misys International Banking Systems Limited                 Hallco 60 Limited
Misys B & S Division Limited                                I.E. Group Limited
Misys International Banking Systems (Risk) Limited


There are no further disclosures to be made in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of
the AIM Rules (to be confirmed versus completed questionnaire.)



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