WH Smith Acquires 22 Stores

8th February 2011

WH SMITH ACQUIRES 22 STORES FROM BRITISH BOOKSHOPS AND STATIONERS (IN ADMINISTRATION)

WH Smith High Street confirms it has acquired 22 stores and intellectual property from British Bookshops and Stationers Limited (in administration) for a total cash consideration of £1.05 million. No stock has been purchased.

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Enquiries:

WH Smith PLC

Sarah Heath Media Relations 020 7851 8850

Mark Boyle Investor Relations 020 7851 8820

Brunswick

Catriona McDermott 020 7404 5959