TRADING STATEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
Dear Shareholder
I am pleased to provide a trading update for the first six months of 2015.
We have had a successful trading period, with total sales up 21% and like-for-like sales up 6% on last year.
This strong performance has been driven by underlying UK sales, which were ahead of the industry average and expectations.
The Plants, Garden Supplies and Fashion categories did particularly well.
We are progressing well with the integration of Trelawney and Newbridge, and the redevelopment of Festival Garden Centre is underway.
Our new website has also launched successfully.
Chairman Simon Burke said, "We are pleased with our performance during the key gardening season and this gives us confidence in the outcome for this year."
We expect to announce our interim results at the end of September.
I would also like to inform you that there are 3,000 shares available to purchase at £6 each. Offers will be accepted strictly in date order up until midday on 19th August 2015. These should be in writing and addressed to: Mr Richard Hemans Company Secretary Blue Diamond Ltd. PO Box 350 St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 3XA
Yours faithfully,
Richard Hemans Group Finance Director and Company Secretary
