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Somero Enterprises Inc. 10 January 2008 10 January 2008 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') Period End Trading Update Somero Enterprises, Inc(R), ('Somero' or the 'Group'), the North American manufacturer of patented laser guided equipment used for the spreading and levelling of high volumes of concrete for floors in the construction industry, confirms that revenues and earnings for the second half of 2007 grew significantly over the prior year period. The Group expects to report results for the full year to 31 December 2007 at the top end of analyst expectations. The second half saw the Group make good progress in its expansion into new markets and deliver very rapid growth across all of its operations outside the US. In the US, demand for Somero's products and services continued to be robust and good growth was achieved in the second half, as compared to the prior year period. Jack Cooney, CEO of Somero commented: 'We are delighted to confirm another year of strong performance for the Group. We have continued to build on a good first half and to invest in geographic expansion, achieving healthy second half growth in the US alongside significant and rapid growth across our European and Rest of World operations. 'Somero will report full year results in early April 2008.' Enquiries: Financial Dynamics +44 (0)20 7831 3113 Harriet Keen / Matt Dixon Jefferies +44 (0)20 7968 8000 Charles Cameron / Nandan Shinkre / Jack Pryde 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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