Datrontech Group PLC 26 May 2000 DATRONTECH GROUP PLC AGM STATEMENT In common with many companies in the industry trading has been slow to pick up after the build up in 1999 to the Millennium. The first quarter's trading has been profitable but mixed, against the background of a generally slack market place. April was disappointing, and the current outlook indicates that the first half is likely to show a loss. The Board has approved a business improvement plan prepared by the new Chief Executive, Ray Peck, and the management team. This involves a re-focusing of the business in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the business with a view to improving performance. In its chosen sectors Datrontech retains a strong market position in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland. The Board believes that the implementation of the business improvement plan will reinforce the Group's position and lay the foundation for a better performance in the second half of the year and beyond that to 2001. For further information please contact: Ray Peck, Chief Executive 01256 360360 David Holloway, Finance Director 01256 360360 Andy Yeo, Buchanan 07973 217863