De La Rue Regulatory News (DLAR)

27 Jul 2006 08:54

De La Rue PLC27 July 2006 DE LA RUE PLC 2006 AGM STATEMENT At the Annual General Meeting of De La Rue plc to be held today, NicholasBrookes, Chairman, will be making the following statement: "Trading during the first four months of the year has been in line with theBoard's expectations, supported by a strong opening order book across the Group.As noted in May, first half banknote and paper volumes in the Currencyactivities are expected to be ahead of last year and in Cash Systems thebenefits of the manufacturing rationalisation programme remain on schedule." "Overall our expectations for the full year 2006/2007 therefore remainunchanged." -ends- For further information please contact: Stephen King Group Finance Director +44 (0)1256 605307 Mark Fearon Head of Corporate Affairs +44 (0)1256 605303 Richard Mountain Financial Dynamics +44 (0)207 269 7291 27 July 2006 Note to Editors: 1. De La Rue will announce its interim results on 28 November 2006 2. De La Rue is the world's largest commercial security printer and papermaker, involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and a wide range of security documents such as passports, authentication labels and fiscal stamps. The Company is also pioneering new technologies worldwide in government identity solutions for national identification, drivers licence and passport issuing schemes. Employing over 6,000 people across 31 countries, it is also a leading provider of cash handling equipment and software solutions to banks and retailers worldwide, helping them to reduce the cost of handling cash. For more information visit www.delarue.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange