Pre close Trading Update

Smiths News PLC 30 August 2007 Smiths News PLC Pre close Trading Update Smiths News PLC today issues a trading update ahead of its results for the full year ending 31 August 2007, which will be announced on 18 October 2007. Trading in the current year is in line with the Board's expectations. Total sales have increased year on year. The trend of newspaper cover price increases more than offsetting volume declines has continued. The magazine market has been more demanding, declining volumes in monthly magazines and reduced Partwork launches being offset by growth in weekly magazines and contract gains. Management continues to drive service and efficiency at pace, with cost savings being delivered ahead of plan. For further information contact: Alan Humphrey, Investor Relations, Smiths News PLC 01793 563641 Kate Holgate, Media Relations, Brunswick Group LLP 020 7404 5959 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange