Hornby PLC26 April 2006 HORNBY PLC ("HORNBY") TRADING UPDATE Since its trading update of 30 January 2006, Hornby, the international modelsand collectibles group, is pleased to report that the Company has enjoyed betterthan expected trading through the final quarter of the financial year. Consequently, the Company expects profits before tax for the year to 31 March2006 to be not less than £8.0 million. -ends- Date: 26 April 2006 For further information contact: cityPROFILE Simon CourtenayAndrew Harris020-7448-3244 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange