Trading Update

Latham(James) PLC
04 November 2005


The Directors of James Latham plc are pleased to announce that the Company's
trading is ahead of market expectations for the first six months of the
financial year.


The interim results to 30 September 2005 are expected to be announced on 24
November 2005.


Trading is expected to be less buoyant in the second six months due to a tighter
current UK economic environment but the outcome for the full year is expected to
meet the Company's broker's forecast.


                      This information is provided by RNS
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