Trading Statement

Numis Corporation PLC
02 April 2007


EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE 7:00 am Monday 2 April 2007


                        Numis Corporation Plc ('Numis')


                            PRE-CLOSE PERIOD UPDATE


Numis Corporation Plc ('Numis'), the independent investment banking and
stockbroking group serving high quality companies and institutions, today issued
a trading update ahead of the close period relating to the half year ended 31
March 2007.


Expected Results for the Half Year Ended 31 March 2007


The Board of Numis expects revenues and profits before tax for the half year
ended 31 March 2007 to be in line with market expectations.





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2 April 2007



Enquires:


Oliver Hemsley - Chief Executive 020 7260 1000

Bill Trent - Chief Financial Officer 020 7260 1333


Gill Ackers - Brunswick 020 7396 5382

Lucie-Anne Brailsford 020 7404 5959


Notes to Editors:


  * Numis Securities Limited is an independent investment banking and
    stockbroking business. It is the trading subsidiary of Numis Corporation
    Plc, whose shares are quoted on the Alternative Investment Market of the
    London Stock Exchange.
  * Numis provides a premium service to corporate and institutional clients
    across the full range of Corporate Finance, Institutional Stockbroking,
    Market Making and Research services. It aims to become the broker of choice
    for high quality mid and small cap companies.
  * Numis provides analysis on more than 350 UK companies and has a strong and
    recognised capability in a broad range of sectors, including aerospace &
    defence, building & property, engineering, banking & specialised financials,
    insurance, travel & leisure, life sciences, media, metals & mining, new
    energy & emissions, retail, support services and technology. Services are
    research driven and concentrate on UK market sectors where Numis has proven
    expertise.




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