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Petards Group PLC
Trading Statement
RNS Number : 3412W
Petards Group PLC
30 January 2012

30 January 2012
Petards Group plc
("Petards" or “the Group")

Trading Update

Petards, the AIM quoted developer of advanced security and surveillance systems, is pleased to provide an update on trading following the end of its financial year on 31 December 2011.

As expected, revenues for the second half year were higher than those for the first half and the Group achieved year-on-year revenue growth of over 5%.  Profit before tax for the year to 31 December 2011 is expected to be higher than market expectations due to better margins, overhead savings and lower financing costs.  Cash flows were also ahead with net debt reducing from 1.8m at 30 June 2011 to ã1.5m at 31 December 2011.

The current year has started satisfactorily and the level of order prospects remains encouraging.

For further information:

Petards Group plc
http://www.petards.com
Andy Wonnacott, Group Finance Director
Tel: 0191 420 3000

WH Ireland Limited
http://www.wh-ireland.co.uk
Mike Coe / Marc Davies
+44 (0) 117 945 3470

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