Design Group Regulatory News (IGR)

5 January 2017

IG Design Group PLC

(the "Company", the "Group" or "Design Group")

Trading Update

IG Design Group plc, one of the world's leading designers, innovators and manufacturers of gift packaging, greetings, stationery, creative play products and giftware, announces an update for the third quarter, which covers the Group's key Christmas trading period to 31 December 2016.

The Group is pleased to report that following the strong performance reported over the first six months ending 30 September 2016, trading has continued to be strong during the Christmas period. Results remain in line with the upgraded expectations announced in November 2016, with all regions trading profitably. The Board remains confident in the full year outlook of the Group.

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For further information, please contact:

IG Design Group plc Tel: 0152 588 7310

Paul Fineman, Chief Executive

Anthony Lawrinson, Chief Financial Officer

Cenkos Securities plc Tel: 0207 397 8900

Bobbie Hilliam

Alex Aylen

Redleaf Communications Tel: 0207 382 4730

Rebecca Sanders-Hewett designgroup@redleafpr.com

Sarah Fabietti-Dallison

Susie Hudson