GRA.L Regulatory News (GRA)

8 Oct 2007 07:00

Printing.com plc08 October 2007 FOR RELEASE7:00AM8 OCTOBER 2007 PRINTING.COM PLC ("Printing.com" or "the Company") Specialist retail chain with Outlets across the UK and Ireland PRE CLOSE TRADING STATEMENT Post the AGM market update, encouragingly sales volumes have continued to be inline with the Company's expectations. Across the UK and Ireland the grant of additional Bolt-on Franchise Licensesremains encouraging and at a higher rate than in the previous year. Progress in the grant of international Master Licences is reflected in thecommencement of operations in Iceland. The License has been granted to KVOS hfwho, as well as dominating the Icelandic print market, have extensive printinginterests in North America, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. The Company looks forward to providing a more detailed update on 12 November2007 when it intends to announce its interim results. For further information: Printing.com plcTony Rafferty (Chief Executive) 079 665 17336Alan Roberts (Finance Director) 0161 848 5713 Cubitt ConsultingBrian Coleman-Smith /Leanne Denman / James Verstringhe 020 7367 5100 Brewin Dolphin Investment Banking (Nominated Adviser)Richard Evans 0845 270 8602 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange