Trading Statement

4imprint Group PLC 18 December 2007 TRADING UPDATE Ahead of its close period, 4imprint Group plc announces a trading update in respect of the period ending 29 December 2007. Sales in all sections of the Group, with the exception of the Trade Division, have continued the growth shown at the half year, with sustained strong growth in the USA Direct Marketing Division, a particular feature. In the Trade Division, sales of Supreme products have continued to grow during the second half, but Product Source sales fell during Q3, as problems with the integration of the Product Source business onto the Supreme Blackpool site reduced production and customer service capability. These problems have now been greatly reduced, and Product Source sales in Q4 were much improved. Furthermore, costs at the Blackpool site, which were running considerably higher than planned through most of the second half, have recently been brought down to planned levels. Profits from the USA Direct Marketing Division are expected to be substantially ahead of the previous year reflecting the sustained and accelerating growth of market share which has been achieved by this business over recent years. Profits from the European End User Division are also expected to be well ahead of last year underpinned by strong growth at the PPI business, and an excellent performance from the Manchester business now benefiting from substantial reduction of overhead costs arising from the transfer of the Product Source business to the Blackpool site. The Group expects that results for the period ending 29 December 2007 will be in line with Market expectations. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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