Response to L'Oreal statement

23 Feb 2006 17:53

Body Shop International PLC23 February 2006 For immediate release23rd February 2006 The Body Shop International PLC ("The Body Shop") Response to L'Oreal Statement The Board of The Body Shop notes the announcement today by L'Oreal that it isevaluating a possible offer for The Body Shop. The Body Shop has not received any proposal from L'Oreal. The Board remainsconfident about the future prospects for the Group and its ability to deliversignificant value for its shareholders. - ENDS - For media enquiries, please contact: The Body Shop International PLCBill Eyres, Global Communications Director, Tel: 01903 844040 Brunswick Group LLPWilliam Cullum, Tel: 020 7404 5959 For investor enquiries, please contact:Angela Bawtree, Tel: 01903 846333 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange