SIM Group Disposal Update

Gresham Computing PLC 16 April 2002 GRESHAM COMPUTING PLC ('Gresham' or the 'Group') SIM Group Disposal Update Gresham Computing plc, provider of enterprise software and solutions, today announces it has completed the disposal of its remaining shares in SIM Group Limited to SQS Software Quality Systems AG (SQS). The proceeds for the second tranche of shares are as follows: a) £6,220,000 received in cash; b) £692,000 in convertible bonds in SQS Software Quality Systems AG. The bonds, which are convertible at the option of Gresham into shares of SQS are interest bearing, denominated in Euros and may be redeemed after 1 August 2003; c) In addition further proceeds of ten per cent of the turnover achieved by SIM Group in the year ending 31 October 2002 will be payable in cash by 30 December 2002. Andrew Walton-Green, Chief Executive, said: 'I am very pleased to announce the completion of this deal to sell SIM. Gresham bought SIM in April 1999 for £6 million and has now sold it for in excess of £13 million in two tranches. 'The cash will be used to invest in our core technologies with a view to providing our shareholders with significant long term growth and profitability.' The Group also announces Preliminary Results for the 14 months ended 31 December 2001 today. For further information, please contact: Gresham Computing plc 01489 555522 Andrew Walton-Green, Chief Executive Dean Osman, Finance Director Weber Shandwick Square Mile 0207 950 2800 Tim Jackaman Sally Lewis This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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