GRA.L Regulatory News (GRA)

7 Oct 2009 07:00



FOR RELEASE

7.00AM

7 October 2009

PRINTING.COM PLC

("Printing.com" or "the Group")

PRE CLOSE STATEMENT

Since the last market update, trading continued at a similar underlying level during July and August. September, in common with previous years, saw an upturn with trading at the strongest level for the current year, albeit slightly below the level of September 2008.

The Group looks forward to announcing its Interim Results on Tuesday 10 November 2009. 

For further information:

Background note:

Printing.com

In the UK , Ireland and France Printing.com offers a broad product range including leaflets, booklets, postcards, promotional cards, invitations, letterheads and business cards to consumers and small and medium sized companies. Unlike its competitors, Printing.com's Stores and Franchises do not depend on any printing equipment on location. The Group's printing and ancillary equipment is based at the centralised Production Hub with the head office in Manchester. All work is produced in full four colour rather than two colour. The printing sector has traditionally been served by smaller printing companies or other On Demand Printers and is estimated to be worth some £1- £2 billion.

Printing.com has three routes to market: Franchise Stores, Bolt-on Franchises and Company owned Stores.