Pre-close Trading Update

Topps Tiles PLC
16 September 2003

16th September 2003


Topps Tiles plc



Pre Close Trading Update


Topps Tiles, the UK's largest tile and wood flooring specialist, is pleased to
announce continued strong trading and confirms that profit before tax for the
sixteen month period ending 27 September 2003 is now expected to be in the
region of £23 million, which is 10% ahead of market expectations.


As Topps Tiles has changed its financial year-end, an estimate is also given for
the trading 12 months to 27 September 2003 and profit before tax is expected to
be in the region of £18 million.


Topps Tiles will announce results for the sixteen-month period to 27 September
2003 on 25th November 2003.



Enquiries:



Ann-marie Wilkinson/James Chandler Beattie Financial             0207 398 3300




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