AGM Statement

Domino's Pizza UK & IRL PLC 26 April 2007 For immediate release 26 April 2007 Domino's Pizza UK & IRL plc AGM STATEMENT Domino's Pizza UK & IRL plc (the 'Company' or 'Domino's'), the UK and Ireland's leading pizza delivery company, will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 1pm today. Stephen Hemsley, Chief Executive, will make the following statement: 'I am pleased to report a strong start to the year with system sales in the 16 weeks to 22 April 2007 ahead 24.0% (2006: 18.9%) to £86.8m (2006: £70.0m). In the same 16 weeks, like-for-like sales in the 404 mature stores (2006: 357 stores) were up 14.6% (2006: 8.8%). This growth was driven by our successful product and marketing innovations. A key driver was also our continuing focus on improving operational standards, and in particular, improving the speed of service to our customers. 'We are very encouraged by the strong start to the year, but are mindful of the very strong comparatives last year as a result of the football World Cup in June /July 2006 and the strong product launch/marketing campaign in the last quarter of 2006. Whilst prospects for 2007 are excellent, we are unlikely to be able to maintain the like-for-like growth rate achieved in the first 16 weeks of the year. 'A total of 14 new stores have opened as of today's date, (2006:12) and we are at this stage on track to reach our target of 50 store openings this year, despite the challenging planning regime. As a result of our strong trading and on track store openings, we anticipate results for the financial year to be ahead of current market expectations. 'As of today, there are 464 Domino's Pizza stores open and trading in the UK and Ireland and the market continues to offer strong growth opportunities, with the potential for up to 1,000 stores in these territories. We will continue to focus exclusively on developing the Domino's Pizza brand in these markets.' - ends - For further information: Stephen Hemsley - Chief Executive 01908 580604 Lee Ginsberg - Finance Director 01908 580611 Numis Securities Limited 020 7260 1000 David Poutney, Nick Westlake The Hogarth Partnership Limited 020 7357 9477 Chris Matthews, Fiona Noblet, Anthony Arthur Notes to Editors: Domino's Pizza UK & IRL plc is the parent company of Domino's Pizza Group Ltd ('DPG') which holds the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino's Pizza stores in the UK and Ireland. DPG is the leading player in the UK and Ireland's fast-growing pizza delivery market. The first UK store opened in 1985 and the first Irish store opened in 1991. There are 464 stores in the UK and Ireland. Of these, 372 stores are in England, 32 are in Scotland, 17 are in Wales, 11 are in Northern Ireland and 32 are in the Republic of Ireland. As part of a commitment to delivering more to the communities served by its stores, Domino's Pizza Group Limited is proud to support Special Olympics GB and Special Olympics Ireland. Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza Inc. is the recognised world leader in pizza delivery. Through its primarily franchised system, Domino's Pizza operates a global network of more than 8,000 stores in more than 50 countries. For photography visit www.dominos.uk.com/media or contact The Hogarth Partnership Limited on 020 7357 9477. High resolution images are also available for the media to review and download free of charge from www.vismedia.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange ISWSEDL
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