Rotala plc Pre-close trading statement

Rotala is pleased to announce the following update on trading for the year ended 30 November 2012 and prospects for the current year ending 30 November 2013.

Operating results for the year ended 30 November 2012 are expected to be broadly in line with management expectations, notwithstanding the 20% reduction in the Bus Services Operators’ Grant early in the year and continuing pressure on local authority transport budgets as a result of Government austerity measures. The interest charge for the full year is expected to be marginally higher than market expectations.

Trading for the current year has begun satisfactorily and is in line with budget.

John Gunn, Chairman said: “Given the industry conditions created by central government policies, we believe that the Company produced an acceptable performance in 2012. The current financial year has started on the right track and we look forward to releasing our final results for FY 2012 in March 2013.”