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Biotrace International PLC11 May 2006 For Immediate Release 11 May 2006 BIOTRACE INTERNATIONAL PLC ("Biotrace") AGM Statement Biotrace International Plc, a leading manufacturer of industrial microbiologyproducts, held its Annual General Meeting today. Following the meeting, Mr Terry Clements, Chairman of Biotrace, issued thefollowing statement: "We are pleased to announce that all resolutions proposed were duly passed,including a proposal to pay a final dividend to shareholders of 1.15p per share.This, together with the interim dividend of 0.40p, brings the total dividend forthe year to 1.55p, an increase of 11% on 2004." - ENDS - For further information, please contact:Biotrace International PlcIan Johnson, Chief Executive Officer Tel : +44 (0) 1656 641 400 Peter Morgan, Finance Director Buchanan CommunicationsTim Anderson / James Strong Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000 Notes to editors: Biotrace International Plc is a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrialmicrobiology products. The Company is organised into three business segments:Food & Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care & Cosmetics and Defence. TheGroup's proprietary technologies are used by most of the world's leading foodand beverage manufacturers who rely on Biotrace products as an essential part oftheir quality control procedures. Other industrial customers includepharmaceutical and personal care product/cosmetics manufacturers together withenvironmental/industrial process water clients. The Defence segment providessystems and consumables for the rapid detection of biological weapons formilitary and homeland security organisations. Formed in 1988 and floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1993, Biotrace hadtotal revenues of over £29 million in 2005. The Company is headquartered inBridgend, UK with manufacturing and sales operations worldwide. Visit Biotraceat www.biotrace.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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