X0202 4 2008-04-23 0 0000940181 SKILLSOFT PUBLIC LIMITED CO SKIL 0001240189 MORAN CHARLES E SKILLSOFT 107 NORTHEASTERN BLVD NASHUA NH 03062 1 1 0 0 President and CEO American Depositary Shares 2008-04-23 4 M 0 3800 4.06 A 3800 D American Depositary Shares 2008-04-23 4 S 0 3800 10.05 D 0 D American Depositary Shares 249853 I See Footnote American Depositary Shares 209358 I See Footnote American Depositary Shares 209358 I See Footnote American Depositary Shares 209358 I See Footnote American Depositary Shares 209358 I See Footnote American Depositary Shares 11 I See Footnote American Depositary Shares 2367 I See Footnote Option to Purchase Ordinary Shares 4.06 2008-04-23 4 M 0 3800 0 D 2012-08-16 Ordinary Shares 3800 990638 D American Depositary Shares evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, each of which represents one Ordinary Share of SkillSoft Public Limited Company, nominal value 0.11 (Euro) per Ordinary Share. Sale made pursuant to Mr. Moran's Rule 10b5-1 Sales Plan adopted in April 2008. Held by the Susan M. Moran Revocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person's spouse is trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities to the extent to which such person does not have an actual pecuniary interest in these securities. Held by the Moran Children's Trust DTD 3-4-98 FBO Michael Moran, of which the Reporting Person's spouse is trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities to the extent to which such person does not have an actual pecuniary interest in these securities. Held by the Moran Children's Trust DTD 3-4-98 FBO Katie Moran, of which the Reporting Person's spouse is trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities to the extent to which such person does not have an actual pecuniary interest in these securities. Held by the Moran Children's Trust DTD 3-4-98 FBO Kelly Moran, of which the Reporting Person's spouse is trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities to the extent to which such person does not have an actual pecuniary interest in these securities. Held by the Moran Children's Trust DTD 3-4-98 FBO Kristin Moran, of which the Reporting Person's spouse is trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities to the extent to which such person does not have an actual pecuniary interest in these securities. Held by Susan M. Moran, the Reporting Person's spouse. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities to the extent to which such person does not have an actual pecuniary interest in these securities. Held by the family trust, of which the Reporting Person is trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities to the extent to which such person does not have an actual pecuniary interest in these securities. Each issued and outstanding Ordinary Share of the issuer, or option to purchase an ordinary share of the issuer, is represented by one (1) ADS. 100% of the shares subject to this option fully vested at 8/16/2006. /s/Greg Porto (for Charles Moran) 2008-04-24