Statement re. Press Comment

Northgate PLC
06 September 2005



                  Northgate plc ('Northgate' or the 'Company')

                            Response to speculation


The Board of Northgate notes the recent press speculation regarding the Company.
The Company announces that it has received an approach. There can be no
certainty that any offer will be forthcoming.

A further announcement will be made in due course, if appropriate.

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the
'City Code'), any person who, alone or  acting together with any other person(s)
pursuant to an agreement or understanding whether formal or informal) to 
acquire or control relevant securities of Northgate, owns or controls, or
becomes the owner or controller, directly or  indirectly, of one per cent. or
more of any class of securities of Northgate is required to disclose, by not
later than  12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the
date of the relevant transaction, dealings in such  securities of that company
(or in any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, any such
securities) during  the period to the date on which the offer becomes or is
declared unconditional as to acceptances or lapses or is  otherwise withdrawn.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the City Code, all dealings in relevant
securities of Northgate by any of its  respective 'associates' (within the
meaning of the City Code) must also be disclosed.

If you are in any doubt as to the application of Rule 8 to you, please contact
an independent financial adviser  authorised under the Financial Services and
Markets Act 2000, consult the Panel's website at  www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk or
contact the Panel on telephone number [phone]; fax [phone].

Enquiries:

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

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

Hoare Govett Limited are acting for Northgate and no-one else in connection with
the possible offer and will not be responsible to any other person for providing
the protections afforded to clients of Hoare Govett Limited or for providing
advice in relation to the possible offer.




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