Trading Statement

Harrier Group PLC 24 July 2003 HARRIER GROUP PLC Trading statement Harrier Group plc ('the Company'), a leading provider of information protection solutions, announces that trading during the first half of 2003 has improved and the Company expects to report a small post tax profit for the six months ended 30 June 2003. These results are expected to be released on 4 September 2003. Whilst market conditions remain difficult, the Directors are cautiously optimistic that the business will continue to improve during the second half of the year. Enquiries: Bob Morton (Chairman) 01256 760081 Jim Stoddart (Chief executive) 01256 760081 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange