Re Explosions at Buncefield

ASOS PLC
12 December 2005


FOR RELEASE                        7.00 am                      12 December 2005




                                    ASOS plc
                              ('ASOS' or 'Group')
                 ('A leading internet based fashion retailer')

                      Explosions at Buncefield Fuel Depot

ASOS plc, the online fashion retailer, has today confirmed that its warehouse at
Hemel Hempstead was damaged by the explosions that took place at the Buncefield
fuel depot on Sunday 11 December.  The effect on ASOS and its delivery to
customers is still being assessed.

ASOS is fully insured both for stock loss and business interruption.

A further announcement with a fuller assessment will be made in due course.
For further information please contact:

ASOS plc                                                     Tel: [phone]
Nick Robertson, Chief Executive
Jon Kamaluddin, Finance Director

Cubitt Consulting
Brian Coleman-Smith                                          Tel: [phone]
Nia Thomas/Allison Reid                                      Tel: [phone]




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