Nonlinear and UBI Sign Distribution Agreement

Nonlinear Dynamics expands presence in North America with new distributor in Canada

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April 17, 2003 - Following recent expansion in the USA, Europe and the Far East, Nonlinear Dynamics reinforces its commitment to expanding business globally by announcing the appointment of a new distributor to cover the Canadian market. United Bioinformatica Inc. (UBI) is the only distributor in Canada that specializes in bioinformatics software and UBI will distribute several of Nonlinear's image analysis and database software solutions.

Canada is an important North American market. Nonlinear wants to establish strong brand recognition in this country for its industry-leading 1D and 2D image analysis software. The products available for sale through UBI include Phoretix 2D for in-depth 2D electrophoresis studies; Phoretix 1D, a powerful analytical tool suited to all aspects of serious 1D electrophoresis research and Phoretix Array offering the array image analysis market a superior level of performance and sophistication. In addition UBI will offer TotalLab, developed from the Phoretix product range, which is a suite of core image analysis tools with modules for 1D gel analysis, array/dot blot analysis, colony counting and various other general image analysis applications, making it an invaluable tool for the life science laboratory.

Lindsay Moir, President of UBI, said "Proteomics has become very important to our customer base in Canada. Nonlinear has the best gel image analysis software on the market. We feel that our singular focus on providing excellent bioinformatic software to the Canadian market is a superb fit with Nonlinears current and future product offerings.

"John Spreadbury, Group Sales and Marketing Director, said, "As part of an ongoing commitment to build on our already strong North American presence, we are pleased to be announcing this appointment of UBI. The expertise in sophisticated Bioinformatics solutions makes UBI an ideal partner and we are looking forward to seeing significant results over the coming years from this territory."

About Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd
Established in 1989, Nonlinear Dynamics is a leading worldwide provider of bioinformatics solutions to the life science industry. The Companys innovative product portfolio comprises high-quality analysis and data mining tools for 1D and 2D electrophoresis gels and microarrays, the core technologies of genomics and proteomics. Nonlinear sells and supports its products through its UK headquarters, its USA office, and its global network of distributors and OEM resellers.

About UBI
Established in 2001, UBI is the only Canadian company that specializes in the distribution of bioinformatics software. UBI focuses on addressing its customers needs and where appropriate provides training, integration and consulting services. As UBI builds its relationships with its suppliers and customers, UBI looks for collaborative development opportunities to build high value software products that provide simple, elegant solutions to meet its customers bioinformatics needs.