Trading Statement

2 August 2012 St Ives plc Year end trading update St Ives, the UK's leading marketing services and print group, is today providing a year end trading update ahead of the announcement of its full year results which will be released on 2 October 2012. The board is pleased to report that the results for the financial year ended 27 July 2012 will be in line with current market expectations. Across our print businesses we continue to seek efficiencies to mitigate the impact of price pressure and structural changes that continue to affect the demand for print. A number of significant print contracts have been renewed during the year in addition to further new business wins and overall, our market leading Book, Point-of-Sale (POS) and Exhibition and Events businesses have continued to gain market share. Our Marketing Services segment continues to develop in line with our plans and our acquisitions have integrated well into the Group. We have invested in these businesses to strengthen and develop their propositions and to enhance cross-selling opportunities. Our balance sheet is robust and the Group's financial position remains strong. - Ends - For further information contact: St Ives plc 020 7928 8844 Patrick Martell, Chief Executive Matt Armitage, Finance Director MHP Communications 020 3128 8100 John Olsen / Ian Payne / Giles Robinson

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