NLG Arria Nlg Ords

LONDON-- Linguistics technology group Arria NLG PLC (NLG.LN) Monday announced an extension to its services agreement with Royal Dutch Shell PLC's (RDSA.LN) U.S. subsidiary Shell Exploration and Production Company on a month-by-month basis from January 1.

MAIN FACTS:

-The terms of the extension include Shell's continued usage of the Arria NLG Engine in the Gulf of Mexico and for ongoing support work.

-Arria and Shell are also discussing the project definition to be included in longer term agreements for Shell's usage of the Arria NLG Engine and associated services, on terms and conditions to be determined.

-Shares at 0951 GMT, up 6pence, or 5%, at 138 pence valuing the company at GBP134 million.

-Write to Rory Gallivan at rory.gallivan@wsj.com; Twitter: @RoryGallivan

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