End of Offer Discussions

Northgate PLC
14 October 2005


                          Northgate plc ('Northgate')

            Termination of discussions regarding an indicative offer

Following its announcement on 10th October 2005 that it had received an
indicative offer of 1200p per share, the Board of Northgate announces that,
after consultation with its principal shareholders, it has concluded that it
would not be able to recommend an offer on the terms proposed. The potential
offeror has stated that it is not prepared to increase its indicative offer and,
as a result, the offer has now been withdrawn and discussions have terminated.

The Board is appreciative of the strong support which it has received from
shareholders during this process.

Enquiries:

Hoare Govett Limited                   Telephone: [phone]
Julian Goodwin
Andrew Foster
Stephen Bowler
John MacGowan

Hogarth Partnership Limited            Telephone: [phone]
Andrew Jaques
Barnaby Fry
Edward Westropp



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