Pre Close Trading Update

RNS Number : 2223M

WH Smith PLC

22 August 2013

 



WH SMITH PLC                                                                                                                                                                 

PRE CLOSE TRADING UPDATE

WH Smith PLC will announce preliminary results for the year ending 31 August 2013 on Thursday 10 October 2013. Prior to its close period, the Company today issues the following pre close update.

The Travel business continues its good performance and is making further progress in winning new business in both the UK and international travel markets. In the High Street business our focus on gross margin gains and tight cost control continues to deliver a solid performance, despite the relatively strong publishing schedule in the second half of the prior year. Both businesses remain highly cash generative.

Accordingly WH Smith PLC expects the outcome for the year to 31 August 2013 to be in line with market expectations.

2013 PRELIMINARY RESULTS

The WH Smith PLC preliminary results investor and analyst presentation for the year ending 31 August 2013 will be held on Thursday 10 October 2013 at Merrill Lynch Financial Centre, 2 King Edward Street, London EC1A 1HQ.

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Enquiries:

WH Smith PLC

Nicola Hillman                                    Media Relations                                  020 7406 6350

Mark Boyle                                          Investor Relations                              020 7406 6320

Brunswick

Simon Sporborg / Catriona McDermott                                                       020 7404 5959

 

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