AGM Statement

Printing.com plc 03 August 2007 FOR RELEASE 11.00AM 3 August 2007 PRINTING.COM PLC ('Printing.com' or 'the Company') AGM Statement George Hardie, the Chairman of Printing.com, will make the following comments on current trading at the Annual General Meeting to be held at 11.00am in Manchester today. Current Trading Sales volumes for the first four months of the current year have proved broadly in line with the Company's internal budget. Encouragingly, and in line with objectives set out when reporting the Preliminary Results, a marked increase in the number of Bolt-on Franchises granted has been recorded - a trend that we believe will continue. The Company's 'Websites by Printing.com' initiative continues to gain momentum, with the most successful Franchisee now having completed over ten websites in a little over four months. Whilst this metric pertains to a pre-eminent Franchisee, we believe it validates the appeal of the 'Websites by Printing.com' offering and the market potential. International Development The Company's first Master Licence partner in New Zealand continues to successfully exploit the Printing.com system. In Australia, discussions are ongoing pursuant to the previously granted Option. However, the US discussions have not progressed - we continue to explore other options and believe that an appropriate partner will be secured. The launch of the Company's previously reported second Master Licence is now scheduled for September 2007. Printing.com France remains on course for an imminent launch. The initiative is centred on the granting of Bolt-on Franchises and the shipping of product from the Company's Manchester Hub to further exploit current unutilized capacity. Outlook In the current fiscal year, the first half represents an important phase in the launch of key initiatives such as 'Websites by Printing.com', Printing.com France and the final stages of bedding down the Hub upgrade. These initiatives, together with the change in the reporting of the first half results (26 weeks versus the previous 28) will result in a greater emphasis on second half earnings compared to previous years. Whilst we hoped to have made more progress in the US, we are encouraged by the progress in the other aspects of Printing.com's development - particularly the acceleration of the granting of Bolt-on Franchises. This remains the basis for the Board's continued optimism about the future prospects of the Company. For further information: Printing.com plc Tony Rafferty (Chief Executive) 07966 517 336 Alan Roberts (Finance Director) 0161 848 5713 Cubitt Consulting Brian Coleman-Smith / Leanne Denman / James Verstringhe 020 7367 5100 Nominated Adviser Brewin Dolphin Investment Banking Richard Evans 0845 270 8602 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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