Office Openings

Somero Enterprises Inc. 21 November 2007 21 November 2007 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY NOT BE RELEASED, PUBLISHED OR DISTRIBUTED IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA OR TO US PERSONS (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE US SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED) OR TO RESIDENTS, NATIONALS OR CITIZENS OF CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA. Somero Enterprises, Inc (R) ('Somero' or 'the Group') International expansion continues with new offices opening in Dubai, China, Germany and Spain Somero Enterprises, Inc (R), the manufacturer of patented laser guided equipment used for the spreading and levelling of high volumes of concrete for floors in the construction industry, is pleased to announce the opening of new sales offices in Dubai and in Germany, with a further two offices in Spain and Shanghai in China scheduled to open before end December 2007. In its interim results statement of 6 September 2007, Somero highlighted the pace of its international growth to enhance the balance of its international and North American operations. Research undertaken by the Company concluded that the Middle East and China offered particularly attractive opportunities for growth and as such, the Company announced it would focus on building a sales presence in these and other new territories. The opening of these new offices sees the Company delivering on that commitment. Commenting on the Group's continuing expansion, Somero Chief Executive Officer, Jack Cooney said: 'I am very pleased to report the excellent progress we are making in penetrating new markets. We continue to invest in resources to enhance the balance of our business reducing our exposure to any one geography. Meanwhile, we are also benefiting from the continued robust demand for our equipment in North America. Current trading is strong across the Group and I look forward to providing an update on trading around the time of our financial year end of 31 December 2007.' Enquiries: Financial Dynamics +44 (0)20 7831 3113 Harriet Keen / Matt Dixon Jefferies +44 (0)20 7968 8000 Charles Cameron / Nandan Shinkre This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to sell, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase, any securities of Somero Enterprises, Inc. (the 'Company'). This announcement may not be released, published or distributed in or into the United States, Canada, Japan or Australia or to US Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'US Securities Act')) or to residents, nationals or citizens of Canada, Japan or Australia. The distribution of this announcement in certain other jurisdictions may also be restricted by law and persons into whose possession this announcement or any document or other information referred to herein comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No securities of the Company have been registered under the US Securities Act. No securities of the Company may be offered or sold in the United States or to US persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the US Securities Act or pursuant to an available exemption from the registration requirements under the US Securities Act. No securities of the Company have been registered under the applicable securities laws of Australia, Canada or Japan and may not be offered or sold within Australia, Canada or Japan or to, or for the account or benefit of citizens or residents of Australia, Canada or Japan. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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