Trading Statement

14 April 2014

French Connection Group

Trading Update

French Connection today issues a trading update for UK/Europe Retail ahead of releasing the Group Interim Management statement for the first half of the year to 31 January 2015.

In the 11 weeks to 12 April 2014, UK/Europe Retail LFL's were up 11.0%, continuing the positive trend as our retail initiatives and improved product range continue to gain traction.

Whilst prior year comparatives for the first half were soft at -4.5%, last year's LFL's in the second half improve to +1.4%.

For further information

Brian Hudspith

Maitland

020 7379 5151