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RNS Number : 8077H Datong PLC 01 March 2010

Press Release 1 March 2010

DATONG PLC

("DATONG" or "the Group")

Pre-Close Trading Update

DATONG PLC (DTE.L), the designer and manufacturer of advanced high performance intelligence gathering equipment, today announces the following trading update.

Since DATONG's last financial period end, 30 September 2009, the Group's markets have demonstrated an expected level of resilience despite the continuing uncertain economic environment. Strong demand in the UK and European markets, combined with the significant successes being achieved in new geographical regions, has resulted in a higher than expected and record level of order intake for the period to date.

With a small number of these orders, the requirement to follow a formal export control approval process is causing some delays in delivery times compared to those which the Group would normally expect. However, DATONG is not experiencing any other significant problems obtaining the formal approvals, with the exception of the one example referred to below.

As announced in December 2009, the Group won an £0.8 million order from a new market within the "Rest of World" region in July 2009. After having an export license application initially declined, DATONG has subsequently clarified the outstanding concerns and has reapplied for the license. Although the Board expected this matter to be resolved during February 2010, a date has not been finalised and a response now is unlikely to permit delivery before 31 March 2010. The Group continues to liaise regularly with the UK Authorities in a bid to conclude these exceptional circumstances.

In summary, delivery delays are expected to result in revenues being approximately 15% lower than expected for the period to 31 March 2010. This lower level of revenue will lead to a financial loss for the 12 month period; however the Group has seen a substantial improvement in trading on last year, has traded profitably and has a record order book which leaves the Group in a strong position going forward.

The Board remains confident that the combination of new product development and expanding geographical coverage, leveraging off an established installed base, is a sound foundation for continued recovery.

As announced in July 2009, the Board confirms that the financial year end of the Group has been changed to 30 September. A key objective is the improvement in the reliability of its year end forecasting processes.

DATONG is to host a "Company Showcase", intended for institutional investors in which Dean Blood, Chief Executive of DATONG, and his team will provide a business overview, outlook, product demonstration, new product roadmap and Q&A session. The Showcase will take place at the offices of Canaccord Adams', located at Cardinal Place, 80 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5JL at 1230pm on Wednesday 3 March 2010.

RNS Number : 8077H Datong PLC 01 March 2010

Press Release 1 March 2010

DATONG PLC

("DATONG" or "the Group")

Pre-Close Trading Update

DATONG PLC (DTE.L), the designer and manufacturer of advanced high performance intelligence gathering equipment, today announces the following trading update.

Since DATONG's last financial period end, 30 September 2009, the Group's markets have demonstrated an expected level of resilience despite the continuing uncertain economic environment. Strong demand in the UK and European markets, combined with the significant successes being achieved in new geographical regions, has resulted in a higher than expected and record level of order intake for the period to date.

With a small number of these orders, the requirement to follow a formal export control approval process is causing some delays in delivery times compared to those which the Group would normally expect. However, DATONG is not experiencing any other significant problems obtaining the formal approvals, with the exception of the one example referred to below.

As announced in December 2009, the Group won an £0.8 million order from a new market within the "Rest of World" region in July 2009. After having an export license application initially declined, DATONG has subsequently clarified the outstanding concerns and has reapplied for the license. Although the Board expected this matter to be resolved during February 2010, a date has not been finalised and a response now is unlikely to permit delivery before 31 March 2010. The Group continues to liaise regularly with the UK Authorities in a bid to conclude these exceptional circumstances.

In summary, delivery delays are expected to result in revenues being approximately 15% lower than expected for the period to 31 March 2010. This lower level of revenue will lead to a financial loss for the 12 month period; however the Group has seen a substantial improvement in trading on last year, has traded profitably and has a record order book which leaves the Group in a strong position going forward.

The Board remains confident that the combination of new product development and expanding geographical coverage, leveraging off an established installed base, is a sound foundation for continued recovery.

As announced in July 2009, the Board confirms that the financial year end of the Group has been changed to 30 September. A key objective is the improvement in the reliability of its year end forecasting processes.

DATONG is to host a "Company Showcase", intended for institutional investors in which Dean Blood, Chief Executive of DATONG, and his team will provide a business overview, outlook, product demonstration, new product roadmap and Q&A session. The Showcase will take place at the offices of Canaccord Adams', located at Cardinal Place, 80 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5JL at 1230pm on Wednesday 3 March 2010.

RNS Number : 0491H Datong PLC 12 February 2010

Press Release 12 February 2010

DATONG PLC

("DATONG" or "the Group")

US contract win

DATONG PLC (DTE.L), the designer and manufacturer of advanced high performance intelligence gathering equipment, today announces that it has won a $1.2 million order to supply tracking and location technology to the US defence sector.

Although this order had previously been anticipated and reflected in management's expectations for this financial period, it is the largest single order won by the Group in the US for more than 18 months and represents an important step in the performance recovery for the Americas market.

Dean Blood, Chief Executive of DATONG, commented: "We are extremely pleased to announce this significant contract win which reaffirms customer confidence in our solutions for this market. The Board takes renewed comfort in the strength of DATONG's relationships with its key customers in the US, and the indicative scale of the opportunities for the medium and longer term in the region."

RNS Number : 4481E Datong PLC 21 December 2009

Director/PDMR Shareholding

Datong plc (the 'Company') announces that it was notified on 18 December 2009 that Dean Blood, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, had acquired 15,000 ordinary shares of 0.5 pence each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") at 33.5 pence per share on 17 December 2009 and a further 15,000 Ordinary Shares on 18 December 2009 at 33.5 pence per share.

Following this acquisition, Mr Blood holds 60,000 ordinary shares in the Company, representing 0.43% of the Company's shares in issue.

For further information, please contact:
DATONG PLC Tel: +44 (0) 113 239 5350

Dean Blood, Chief Executive Stephen Ayres, Finance Director

Nominated adviser and broker Canaccord Adams Tel: +44 (0) 20 7050 6742 Simon Bridges Kit Stephenson

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