Trading Statement

RWS Holdings PLC
30 March 2006


                                                                   30 March 2006


                                RWS Holdings plc

                              Pre Close Statement


RWS Holdings plc (RWS), Europe's leading provider of intellectual property
support services (patent translations and technical searches) and technical
translations, today provides an update prior to entering into the close period
for the Company's interim results for the six months ending 31 March 2006, which
are due to be published on 31 May 2006.

We expect that revenues and profit before tax for the six months ended 31 March
2006 will continue to achieve record levels, underpinned by margin improvements.

Last year's acquisition - Eclipse Translations - has exceeded our expectations.
The high margin patent database service - PatBase - has secured subscription
revenues well above budget.

The core translations activities have made further progress backed by client
wins in Europe. We have also recently appointed senior staff to reinforce our
sales efforts in the United States.

RWS continues to enjoy a strong balance sheet with net cash of £13 million.
Foreign exchange exposures in Euros and U.S. dollars are now largely hedged at
favourable rates until the year end. Given the strong financial position, an
increased interim dividend is to be expected.

The Board looks to the second half of the year and beyond with confidence.


For further information, please contact:

RWS Holdings plc                                               Tel: [phone]
Andrew Brode (Executive Chairman)

Weber Shandwick Square Mile                                   Tel: [phone]
Nick Oborne


About RWS

RWS is the leading provider of intellectual property support services (patent
translations and technical searches) to the medical, pharmaceutical, chemical,
aerospace, defence, automotive and telecoms industries. RWS is based in the UK
with offices in Europe, New York, Tokyo and Beijing.

For further information please visit: www.rws.com





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