ASC Asos Plc

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ASOS PLC
30 April 2007


FOR RELEASE
7.00 am
Monday 30 April 2007


                                    ASOS plc
                               ("ASOS or Group")
                   A leading Internet based fashion retailer

               Trading Statement for the year ended 31 March 2007


*         ASOS.com sales for the 12 months to 31 March 2007 up 111% to #38.4m

*         Group profit before tax and exceptional items expected to be slightly
          ahead of market expectations

*         Sales for the 4 weeks to 26 April 2007 up 102% on last year


Nick Robertson, the Chief Executive, made the following comments.

"I am pleased to report another strong year. Whilst we are reporting a 111%
increase in sales, it should be noted that the comparative year was affected by
the Buncefield fuel depot explosion in December 2005. We believe a figure of 80%
would more accurately reflect the performance of the business.

In March 2007 ASOS.com recorded its highest traffic levels ever, with over 
2 million unique visitors to the website.

We remain optimistic about the prospects of ASOS.com and early signs are that
2007/8 should be another strong year of growth for the company. Sales for the 4
weeks to 27 April are 102% ahead of last year."

Final results for the year to 31 March 2007 will be released in the week
commencing 9 July 2007.

Exceptional items in the year include a receipt of #570,000 insurance proceeds
relating to the Buncefield fuel depot explosion and a charge of #239,000
relating to the closure of Entertainment Marketing (UK) Ltd.

In the final results for the year ended 31 March 2007 the presentation of sales
will change to include #4.3m of postage and packaging receipts which have
previously been offset against the cost; this will increase ASOS.com sales from
#38.4m (as noted above in the highlights) to #42.6m. The sales for the previous
year will also be re-presented increasing sales by #1.5m to #19.7m. There is no
impact on profit before tax.


For further information:


ASOS plc
Nick Robertson, Chief Executive                     Tel: 020 7240 7070
Jon Kamaluddin, Finance Director                    Tel: 020 7240 7070

Cubitt Consulting
Brian Coleman Smith / Leanne Denman / Jaiye Elias   Tel: 020 7367 5100

Seymour Pierce
Mark Percy / Nicola Marrin                          Tel: 020 7107 8000


ASOS plc is an Internet Retail business, established in June 2000 and admitted
to AIM in October 2001, ASOS.com, its main trading subsidiary, is the UK's
largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. Aimed primarily at
Internet savvy 18-34 year olds, ASOS offers over 5000 products across
womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery and beauty.  In addition
to its own label ranges, ASOS.com also offers a large selection of 'current
season' directional brands and attracts over 2 million unique visitors a month.
ASOS.com has 1.2 million registered users. www.asos.com


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