GRA.L Regulatory News (GRA)

10 Apr 2007 07:02

Printing.com plc10 April 2007 FOR RELEASE7:00AM10 APRIL 2007 PRINTING.COM PLC ("Printing.com" or "the Company") Specialist retail chain with Outlets across the UK and Ireland PRE CLOSE TRADING STATEMENT * Results anticipated to be in line with market expectations* Further progress in UK and Ireland* International Master Franchise Program progressing Since the last market update, sales volumes have continued to be in line withthe Company's internal forecasts and we anticipate that our results for the yearending 31 March 2007 will be in line with market expectations. In the UK and Ireland there has been further progress made in expanding theCompany's estate with Territory Franchise developments and additional Bolt-onFranchises having been recruited. The international Master Franchise Program isprogressing with the Company actively engaged in discussions with a number ofprospective partners across the EU, US and elsewhere. The Company looks forward to providing a more detailed update on 5 June 2007when it intends to announce its preliminary results. For further information: Printing.com plcTony Rafferty (Chief Executive) 079 665 17336Alan Roberts (Finance Director) 0161 848 5713 Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd.Richard Evans 0161 839 4222 Cubitt ConsultingBrian Coleman-Smith / Allison Reid 020 7367 5100 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange