26 March 2009 - The Board of Craneware plc, (AIM: CRW.L), a leader in financial improvement software solutions for the US healthcare market, has resolved to pay an interim dividend of 1.8 pence per ordinary share of 1 pence each in the share capital of the Company ("Ordinary Share"). The interim dividend is to be paid on 5 June 2009 to the holders of Ordinary Shares on the register at the close of business on 8 May 2009. The ex-dividend date is 6 May 2009.

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About Craneware

Founded in 1999, Craneware has headquarters in Livingston, Scotland, with offices in Florida, Arizona and Kansas, employing approximately 100 staff. The Company's flagship product, Chargemaster Toolkit^® ("CMT"), assists US healthcare providers in reducing billing errors, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of claims and managing compliance risk. More information about Craneware plc and its services can be found on-line at the Company's corporate website, www.craneware.com