16th Jan 2006 07:00
ASOS PLC16 January 2006 FOR RELEASE 7.00AM 16 JANUARY 2006 ASOS plc ("ASOS" or "Group") ("A leading internet based fashion retailer") ASOS.COM BACK IN BUSINESS STORE RE-OPENS 5 WEEKS AFTER THE BUNCEFIELD FUEL DEPOT FIRE - ASOS.com opens its doors again on Monday 16 January 2006 - Warehouse in Hemel Hempstead now fully operational - Insurance will cover loss of profits and damage to assets - Profits for the full year likely to be in line with market expectations - New Spring / Summer ranges available within days ASOS is pleased to announce that its online store www.asos.com will re-open onMonday, 16 January 2006. The warehouse, damaged in the explosion at theBuncefield Fuel Depot on Sunday 11th December 2005, is now fully operational. As previously announced, the Board believes that the interruption will notaffect profits for the financial year ended 31 March 2006 as it hadcomprehensive insurance to cover loss of profits and damage to its assets. Theresults are therefore likely to be in line with market expectations. Nick Robertson, the Chief Executive, commented: "Its been a frustrating five weeks for all of us, especially the 19,000customers whose orders we had to refund in the run up to Christmas - but we'reback now and stronger for the experience. We have a fantastic Spring / Summercollection and lots of exciting new brands to appeal to our customers. I am looking forward to the year ahead. We have a great team at ASOS and I wouldlike to thank them all for their extraordinary efforts over the last fiveweeks." For further information please contact: ASOS plc Tel: 020 7240 7070Nick Robertson, Chief Executive Tel: 07887 733 444(W/E)Jon Kamaluddin, Finance Director Tel 07887 652 004 (W/E) Cubitt Consulting Tel: 020 7367 5100Brian Coleman-Smith / Nia Thomas / Allison Reid Mob: 07802 724 400 Seymour Pierce Tel: 020 7107 8000Mark Percy / Nicola Marrin ASOS plc is an Internet Retail and Marketing Services Group, established in June2000 and admitted to AIM in October 2001. Its principal business is ASOS.com, aleading online fashion and beauty retailer. Aimed primarily at an Internet savvy18-34 year olds, ASOS has over 748,000 registered users at 13th January 2006 andoffers over 1500 lines across womenswear, menswear, jewellery, beauty,accessories and footwear. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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