AGM & Q1 Interim Management Statement

For Immediate Release

9 July 2014

Booker Group plc ('Booker Group')

Annual General Meeting and Quarter One Interim Management Statement

For the 12 weeks to 20 June 2014

Booker Group, the UK's leading food wholesaler, is holding its Annual General Meeting at 11am today. At the meeting, Chief Executive Charles Wilson will read out the following Interim Management Statement:

"Overall it has been a good quarter. Total sales, including Makro, were up 3.8%. Booker's non tobacco like-for-likes (excluding Makro) were up 3.6%.

Booker Wholesale, our cash and carry division, had a good quarter. Customer numbers were up and sales were in line with expectations. Overall, our delivered wholesale businesses had a good quarter. The Makro turnaround is on track with cash and profits in line with expectations. Makro's non tobacco like-for-likes were down 12.0% as we have continued to exit non profitable, non professional categories. Sales in India are continuing to make progress.

Our financial position remains strong with a net cash position. As previously announced, we are today seeking shareholder approval to implement a capital return to shareholders of 3.50 pence per ordinary share at a cost of approximately £61m.

After a good start, we anticipate that Booker Group is on course to meet expectations for the year ending 27 March 2015."

Charles Wilson, Chief Executive, said:

"Booker Group continues to make good progress and this was a good quarter with non tobacco sales up 5.4%. Our plans to Focus, Drive and Broaden Booker Group are on track. We continue to improve choice, price and service to become the best supplier to caterers, retailers and small business in the UK."

Notes:

1. Makro was consolidated from 19 April 2013

2. Sales are stated net of value added tax

3. Delivered wholesale includes Booker Direct, Ritter, Classic & Chef Direct

ENDS

For further information contact:

Tulchan Communications (PR Adviser to Booker Group plc)

020 7353 4200

Susanna Voyle

Will Smith