Statement re. Suspension

ASOS PLC
12 December 2005


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


                      Explosions at Buncefield Fuel Depot


Following the explosion on Sunday 11 December 2005 at the Buncefield fuel depot
near Hemel Hempstead, the Directors have requested a suspension of the Company's
ordinary shares pending a fuller assessment of the impact of the explosion and
subsequent disruption to the surrounding area will have on the Company's
business.

A further announcement will be made in due course.


For further information please contact:

ASOS plc                                                         020 7240 7070
Nick Robertson, Chief Executive
Jon Kamaluddin, Finance Director


Cubitt Consulting
Brian Coleman-Smith                                                07802724400
Nia Thomas/Allison Reid                                          020 7367 5100


Seymour Pierce Limited                                           020 7107 8000
Mark Percy




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