Trading Update

Gooch & Housego PLC
11 April 2007


For Immediate Release                                             11 April 2007


                              Gooch & Housego PLC
                                (The 'Company')

                            Half-Year Trading Update


Gooch and Housego PLC, the specialist manufacturer of acousto-optic and
electro-optic devices, precision optical components, crystals, instruments for
measuring optical radiation and hyperspectral imaging systems, today announces a
trading up-date for its half-year to 31 March 2007.

We have continued to build upon our strong customer relationships and to make
the most of the opportunities that have presented themselves. As a result,
trading for the first half-year is slightly ahead of expectations. In parallel,
we are implementing our programme of reorganisation and investment in facilities
and new product development to sustain longer term growth. Some of these new
products will reach the market in the second half of the year.


For further information please contact:

Gareth Jones, Chief Executive Officer, 01460 52271
Susanna Gale, Buchanan Communication Ltd, 020 7466 5000
Andrew Edwards, Oriel Securities Limited, 020 7710 7600



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