Trading Statement

12 August 2013

                     St Ives plc- Year end trading update                      

St Ives plc, 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 1 October 2013.

The board is pleased to report that the results for the financial year ended 2
August 2013 are expected to be in line with current market expectations.

Our Marketing Services segment continues to successfully extend its range of
services, primarily through acquisition. The integration of the recently
acquired businesses Amaze and Branded3 is progressing well and we are now
investing in additional headcount both in the UK and internationally to support
our plans for growth in this segment over the medium term.

Across our print businesses we are pleased with the overall performance despite
the ongoing difficult trading conditions. We have invested to seek efficiencies
and to ensure we provide our customers with the best possible solutions,
services and products.

Our balance sheet is robust and the Group's financial position remains strong.

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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