Pre Close Trading Statement

Northgate PLC
23 October 2002


23 October 2002

                                   Northgate plc

                          Pre-Close Trading Statement


Northgate plc, the UK's leading commercial vehicle hire company, will shortly be
holding its regular meetings with analysts and investors ahead of its interim
close period.

The Group's results for the six months to 31 October 2002 will be announced on
9 January 2003.

The Group's wholly owned businesses are performing in line with the Board's
expectations.

FUALSA, the Spanish van rental company in which Northgate acquired an initial
40% stake in July of this year, is also trading in line with expectations.


ENDS


For further enquiries:


Northgate plc                                         Tel:  [phone]
Steve Smith, Chief Executive Officer
Phil Moorhouse, Finance Director

Hogarth Partnership Limited                           Tel: [phone]
Andrew Jaques
Tom Leatherbarrow


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