Interim Management Statement

Release Date: 30 January 2008

The Board of De La Rue plc today issues the following Interim Management Statement in respect of the period since 1 October 2007 as required by the UK Listing Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Within Security Paper & Print, trading during the period has been in line with our expectations. A continued strong level of banknote demand has supported both year on year revenue and margin improvement.

Cash Systems trading since the half year has similarly continued to be in line with our expectations, notwithstanding the more uncertain financial environment. Margins have continued to benefit from ongoing improvements to the supply chain.

Cash conversion for the year remains strong, although, as anticipated, advance payments have reduced towards more normal levels.

The Board remains confident in the Group’s trading outlook and cash generation for the year.

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30 January 2008

For further information please contact:

Stephen King Group Finance Director +44 (0)1256 605307

Richard Mountain Financial Dynamics +44 (0)207 269 7291

Isabella Szredzki Corporate Affairs +44 (0)1256 605308

Notes to Editors:

1. De La Rue will announce its Preliminary Results on 22 May 2008.

2. De La Rue is the world’s largest commercial security printer and papermaker, involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and a wide range of security documents such as passports, fiscal stamps, travellers cheques and authentication labels. The Company is a leading provider of cash handling equipment and software solutions to banks and retailers worldwide, helping them to reduce the cost of handling cash. De La Rue employs over 6,000 people across 31 countries and is a member of the FTSE 250. Its ordinary shares are listed with the UK Listing Authority and trade on the market for listed securities on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol DLAR.