Trading Update

Creston PLC 03 October 2005 Date: 3 October 2005 On behalf of: Creston Plc ("Creston" or "the Group") For Immediate Release Creston Plc Trading Update Creston Plc ("Creston" or the "Group"), the marketing services group, announces an update on current trading for the six months ended 30 September 2005, before entering its close period prior to the announcement of its interim results. The Group has traded in line with the Board's expectations during the six month period to 30 September 2005. Trading at DLKW and Red Door Communications has been strong during the period, with both companies having won additional business since their acquisition by Creston. The Group anticipates that it will announce its interim accounts for the six months ended 30 September 2005 on 5 December 2005. ENQUIRIES: Creston Plc 020 7930 9757 Don Elgie, Chief Executive Barrie Brien, COO/CFO www.creston.com Redleaf Communications 020 7955 1410 Emma Kane/Miranda Good/Wendy Timmons 07876 338339 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange