GRA.L Regulatory News (GRA)

17 Oct 2005 15:39

Printing.com plc17 October 2005 FOR RELEASE 17 October 2005 Printing.com plc ("Printing.com" or "the Company") Specialist retail chain with over 140 Outlets (open or pending) across the UK Interim Results Announcement Monday, 21 November 2005 Printing.com intends to announce its interim results for the 28 week period ended 16 October 2005 on Monday, 21 November. At noon on the day a presentation will be held for analysts at 1 Cornhill, London EC3V 3ND. Trading during the Company's four week Periods ending 18 September and 16October respectively proved brisk and above the Company's internal budget. Printing.com's schedule of new outlet openings continues to progress. Detailsof the estate development, together with an outline of the Company's strategy in respect of overseas territories will be provided in the Interim Report. Anyone wishing to attend the presentation should call the number below for an invitation. For further information, please telephone: Brian Coleman-Smith / Grace Dewhurst 020 7053 6400 Background note: Printing.com offers a broad product range including leaflets, booklets,postcards, promotional cards, invitations, letterheads and business cards toconsumers and small and medium sized companies. Unlike its competitors, Printing.com Stores and Franchises do not depend on any printing equipment on location.The Company's printing and ancillary equipment is based at thecentralised Production Hub with the head office in Manchester. All work is produced in full four colour rather than two colour. Delivery to the customer is usually within three days. The printing sector has traditionally been served by smaller printing companies or other On Demand Printers and is estimated to be worth some £1 billion. Printing.com has three routes to market: Franchise Stores, Bolt-on Franchisesand Company owned Stores. The Directors of Printing.com plc take full responsibility for this announcement. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange