RNS Number:1079F
Big Food Group PLC
11 November 2004

                                                              11th November 2004



                             THE BIG FOOD GROUP PLC


                               INTERIM STATEMENT

                      FOR THE 24 WEEKS to 17 SEPTEMBER 2004



                                   HIGHLIGHTS


* Operating profit before amortisation of goodwill and exceptional items #27.1m 
  (2003 restated: #28.6m)

* Operating profit #3.6m (2003 restated: #18.6m)

* Profit before amortisation of goodwill, exceptional items and tax #13.4m 
  (2003 restated: #12.8m)

* Loss before tax #9.0m (2003 restated: Profit before tax #2.8m)

* Operating exceptional charge #13.2m (2003 restated: income #0.3m)

* Booker service to over 1,700 Premier customers

* Woodward Foodservice sales increase by 27%

* Iceland trading from 224 new format stores

* Substantial efficiency programmes implemented

* Interim dividend 1.0p subject to possible acquisition by Baugur

* Baugur; pensions issues resolved in principle, discussions on-going



Commenting on the statement Chief Executive Bill Grimsey said:

"The UK food retailing market has undergone significant changes over the last
two years with the large supermarkets entering the convenience and neighbourhood
markets and consolidation driving prices down. The Group has responded robustly
to these challenges with the accelerated roll out of its strategic initiatives
and further cost efficiency measures. Due diligence with Baugur is progressing
and, importantly, the pensions issues have been resolved in principle."


Enquiries:

The Big Food Group              0207 796 4133  gcg hudson sandler  0207 796 4133
Bill Grimsey, Chief Executive                  Andrew Hayes
Bill Hoskins, Finance Director                 Noemie de Andia


                              THE BIG FOOD GROUP PLC



                                 INTERIM STATEMENT

                     FOR THE 24 WEEKS to 17 SEPTEMBER 2004





Summary



The first half of the year has seen the effects of increased competition
resulting in downward pressure on retail pricing.  The period also saw more
adverse weather conditions than last year.



Booker continued to improve sales through its Premier fascia, Woodward grew
strongly and Iceland accelerated the roll-out of its new format stores.  The
business has continued to control margin and costs tightly.



Total net sales for the period were #2,288.2m (2003: #2,390.8m).  Operating
profit before amortisation of goodwill and exceptional items was #27.1m (2003
restated: #28.6m), operating profit was #3.6m (2003 restated: #18.6m) and profit
before amortisation of goodwill, exceptional items and tax was #13.4m (2003
restated: #12.8m).



Loss per share was 2.9p (2003 restated: earnings per share 1.1p).  Adjusted
earnings per share were 2.8p (2003 restated: 4.2p).



An interim dividend of 1.0p per share is proposed in the event that the possible
acquisition by Baugur does not proceed.





Performance review





Sales





Booker



Booker sales were #1,559.4m against #1,658.6m in 2003.  Of this decline #37m
relates to the move away from phonecards (accounted for gross) towards E-top up
(accounted for as commission only).



Premier fascia customers increased from 1,455 to 1,705.  Total sales through
Premier increased by 35% including organic growth of 7%.  Premier now accounts
for approximately 11.5% of total Booker sales.  Drop shipment sales were #8.6m,
up 110% on the previous year.   Elsewhere sales were generally disappointing to
both the retail and catering segments.  This was, in part, due to the weather
conditions which, year on year, saw the major category of soft drinks fall by
11% in the second quarter.





Woodward Foodservice



Sales grew 27% over 2003.  Ambient grocery products contributed 50% of this
growth and now account for 15% of Woodward sales.



National accounts won in the second half last year as well as during this period
are driving the strong growth.





Iceland



Overall Iceland sales fell by 2.7% from 2003.  The roll out of the new format
stores has been increased this year, with a total of 78 stores converted into
convenience (14), core plus (45) and core (19) formats. 4 new stores were opened
during the period bringing the total stores trading in the new format to 224.
Sales of frozen goods were weaker than last year due to competitor promotional
activity.  Seasonal products were also impacted by the weather with year on year
sales of ice cream down 15% and barbecue products also down 15%, the combined
impact of both categories accounting for half of the overall sales decline.





Operating profit



The Company has adopted FRS17 in its accounting for pension costs.  The prior
year has been restated, the effects of which are shown in note 11 to the
accounts.  There is also an impact from the adoption of UITF38, which is also
shown in note 11.



Operating profit before goodwill amortisation and exceptional items was as
follows:


                                                                             2004                                  2003
                                                                                                               Restated
                                                                        # million                             # million

Booker                                                                      30.3                                  27.4
Woodward                                                                    (2.8)                                 (2.2)
Iceland                                                                     (0.4)                                  3.4
                                                                            27.1                                  28.6



Booker improved its operating profit on lower sales as a result of higher gross
margins.  Costs have also been controlled well in the face of rent increases of
3.5%, utility costs rising by 15% and underlying wage costs increasing by 2.7%.
The store operations crewing structure was reviewed during the first quarter
leading to a consistent model across the estate under which hours employed are
directly related to store activity.  The business unit is now well placed to
implement a minimum wage structure of #5 per hour in response to the increase in
the national minimum wage to #4.85 per hour.  The costs of this programme are
shown in exceptional items.



Woodward includes the full effect of the ambient grocery distribution centres
opened in July and October 2003.  The cost to sales ratio, however, is now below
the levels in the second half of last year and further progress is anticipated.



Iceland's profitability has fallen principally as a result of lower sales.
Costs have been reduced overall notwithstanding underlying increases in wages
2.7%, rent 2.5%, and utilities 15%.  The ability to control costs in line with
sales activity in the key areas of branch wages and logistics has become a
priority as the competitive environment  hardens.





Operating exceptional items



Operating exceptional costs have been incurred in respect of a number of
efficiency projects undertaken during the period:


                                                                                                                    #m


Booker branch operations                                                                                           4.8
Closure of distribution centres                                                                                    1.9
Iceland and central functions                                                                                      1.1
Other                                                                                                             (0.2)

Cash costs                                                                                                         7.6
Rent on closed distribution centre                                                                                 6.1
Benefit to pension deficit                                                                                        (0.5)
                                                                                                                  13.2



Further costs are being incurred during the second half in respect of the
restructuring review of central function costs commenced in August.



These cost reduction measures previously announced are an important part of the
company's strategy to ensure that the customer proposition can be pursued
profitably in the face of competitive price pressure.




Cash Flow



Net debt has increased by #10.0m from the following activity:


                                                                                                              # million

Operating profit before amortisation of goodwill and operating exceptional items                                  27.1
Depreciation                                                                                                      30.0
                                                                                                                  57.1

Interest, tax and dividends                                                                                      (18.0)
                                                                                                                  39.1

Working capital                                                                                                   10.9
Capital expenditure                                                                                              (47.6)
Fixed asset disposals                                                                                              2.2
Exceptional costs                                                                                                 (7.6)
Provisions                                                                                                        (1.2)
ESOP share purchase                                                                                               (1.7)
Pension Scheme payments                                                                                           (3.6)
Other                                                                                                             (0.5)
Net cash outflow                                                                                                 (10.0)

Net debt at 2nd April 2004                                                                                      (254.8)
Net debt at 17th September 2004                                                                                 (264.8)




Average net debt for the 24 weeks to 17 September 2004 was approximately #245m
compared with #241m for the equivalent period in 2003.






Current trading and outlook



Like for like sales for the current year to 5th November 2004 were as follows:


                                                                   Q1                    Q2                  Five weeks
                                                                                                             T0 5.11.04
                                                                    %                     %                           %
Group                                                           (0.5)                 (3.3)                       (3.1)
Booker                                                          (1.1)                 (4.1)                       (3.9)
     -  Tobacco                                                 (0.1)                 (3.5)                       (3.1)
     -  Non-tobacco                                             (1.8)                 (4.6)                       (4.4)
Woodward                                                        32.2                  27.3                        23.2
Iceland                                                         (1.7)                 (3.9)                       (3.4)





Food retailing in the UK has undergone significant change as large supermarket
chains have entered the high street and neighbourhood segments.  This year
retail prices have also moved sharply downwards following recent supermarket
consolidation.  The response of the Company has been to accelerate its strategic
investment plans to drive sales whilst controlling margins and costs tightly.



Baugur

The Company is continuing to co-operate with Baugur and its investment partners
as they conduct due diligence in relation to their possible offer for the
Company. This process is expected to be completed in the next few weeks. Whilst
good progress has been made, including reaching agreement in principle with the
pension scheme trustees in relation to the ongoing funding of the deficit in the
event of a change of control, other matters remain the subject of discussion
between the Company and Baugur. These discussions are continuing, however there
can be no certainty at this stage that agreement will be reached at a price
which is acceptable to both parties.







Group Profit and Loss Account
For the 24 weeks ended 17 September 2004


                                                                             24 weeks           24 weeks       53 weeks
                                                                                ended              ended          ended
                                                                         17 September       12 September        2 April
                                                                                 2004               2003           2004
                                                                          (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)      (Audited)
                                                                                              (Restated)     (Restated)
                                                               Note                #m                 #m             #m

Turnover                                                          2          2,288.2            2,390.8        5,151.6
                                                                         ------------       ------------   ------------

Operating profit before goodwill amortisation and                               27.1               28.6           79.6
operating exceptional items
Goodwill amortisation                                                          (10.3)             (10.3)         (22.6)
Operating exceptional items (net)                                 3            (13.2)               0.3            0.3

Operating profit                                                  2              3.6               18.6           57.3

Profit on disposal of fixed assets                                               1.1                  -            0.1
                                                                         ------------       ------------   ------------
Profit on ordinary activities before interest and taxation                       4.7               18.6           57.4

Interest payable (net)                                            4            (11.9)             (11.5)         (25.2)
Other finance costs - FRS 17 (net)                                              (1.8)              (4.3)          (9.4)
                                                                         ------------       ------------   ------------
(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before taxation                            (9.0)               2.8           22.8

Tax on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities                       5             (0.4)               0.8            1.8
                                                                         ------------       ------------   ------------
(Loss)/profit for the financial period                                          (9.4)               3.6           24.6

Dividends                                                         6                -               (3.6)          (9.7)
                                                                         ------------       ------------   ------------
Retained (loss)/profit for the period                                           (9.4)               0.0           14.9
                                                                              =======            =======        =======

                                                                                Pence              Pence          Pence

Earnings per ordinary share - basic                               7             (2.9)               1.1            7.5
                            - adjusted                            7              2.8                4.2           14.3

                            - diluted                             7             (2.9)               1.1            7.4





Group Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses
For the 24 weeks ended 17 September 2004


                                                                          24 weeks            24 weeks         53 weeks
                                                                             ended               ended            ended
                                                                      17 September        12 September          2 April
                                                                              2004                2003             2004
                                                                       (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)        (Audited)
                                                                                            (Restated)       (Restated)
                                                                                #m                  #m               #m

(Loss)/profit for the financial period                                       (9.4)                3.6             24.6
Exchange movements                                                            0.2                (0.2)             1.9
Actuarial gain on pension scheme                                              2.6                49.1             30.3
Deferred tax on actuarial gain                                               (0.8)              (14.7)            (9.1)
                                                                      ------------        ------------     ------------
Total recognised gains and losses for the period                             (7.4)               37.8             47.7
                                                                                               =======          =======
Prior period adjustments                                                   (128.7)
                                                                      ------------
Total gains and losses since last annual report                            (136.1)
                                                                           =======







Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
For the 24 weeks ended 17 September 2004


                                                                         24 weeks             24 weeks         53 weeks
                                                                            ended                ended            ended
                                                                     17 September         12 September          2 April
                                                                             2004                 2003             2004
                                                                      (Unaudited)          (Unaudited)        (Audited)
                                                                                            (Restated)       (Restated)
                                                                               #m                   #m               #m

Total recognised gains and losses                                           (7.4)                37.8             47.7
Dividends paid and proposed                                                    -                 (3.6)            (9.7)
New share capital allotted                                                    0.1                   -              0.3
Movement re shares held by ESOP trust                                       (1.8)                (0.6)            (3.1)
                                                                     ------------         ------------     ------------
Net (decrease)/increase in shareholders' funds                              (9.1)                33.6             35.2
Opening shareholders' funds as previously stated                           426.6                406.5            406.5
Prior period adjustments                                                  (145.3)              (160.4)          (160.4)
                                                                     ------------         ------------     ------------
Shareholders' funds at the end of the period                                272.2               279.7            281.3
                                                                          =======              =======          =======




Group Balance Sheet
At 17 September 2004


                                                                17 September              12 September          2 April
                                                                        2004                      2003             2004
                                                                 (Unaudited)               (Unaudited)        (Audited)
                                                                                            (Restated)       (Restated)
                                                                          #m                        #m               #m
Fixed assets
Intangible assets                                                     350.5                     373.1            360.8
Tangible assets                                                       512.1                     491.5            492.9
                                                                ------------              ------------     ------------
                                                                      862.6                     864.6            853.7
                                                                ------------              ------------     ------------
Current assets
Stocks                                                                301.1                     290.5            325.8
Debtors due within one year                                           128.8                     120.7            135.0
Short-term deposits                                                    16.4                       1.1             14.3
Cash at bank and in hand                                               51.3                      81.8             55.1
                                                                ------------              ------------     ------------
                                                                      497.6                     494.1            530.2

Creditors due within one year                                        (627.6)                   (637.9)          (643.1)
                                                                ------------              ------------     ------------
Net current liabilities                                              (130.0)                   (143.8)          (112.9)
                                                                ------------              ------------     ------------
Total assets less current liabilities                                 732.6                     720.8            740.8

Creditors due after one year                                         (267.6)                   (267.2)          (268.4)

Provisions for liabilities and charges                                (61.8)                    (53.6)           (56.6)
                                                                ------------              ------------     ------------
Net assets excluding net pension liability                            403.2                     400.0            415.8

Net pension liability                                                (131.0)                   (120.3)          (134.5)
                                                                ------------              ------------     ------------
Net assets                                                            272.2                     279.7            281.3
                                                                     =======                   =======          =======

Capital and reserves
Called-up share capital                                                34.4                      34.3             34.3
Share premium account                                                  18.0                      17.7             18.0
Merger reserve                                                        330.4                     330.4            330.4
Profit and loss account                                               (88.1)                    (78.4)           (77.1)
ESOP trust                                                            (22.5)                    (24.3)           (24.3)
                                                                ------------              ------------     ------------
Equity shareholders' funds                                            272.2                     279.7            281.3
                                                                     =======                   =======          =======



Group Cash Flow Statement
For the 24 weeks ended 17 September 2004


                                                                            24 weeks            24 weeks       53 weeks
                                                                               ended               ended          ended
                                                                        17 September        12 September        2 April
                                                                                2004                2003           2004
                                                                         (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)      (Audited)
                                                                                              (Restated)     (Restated)
                                                            Note                  #m                  #m             #m

Cash flow from operating activities                            8               55.6               101.0          126.9
Servicing of finance                                           9              (10.8)              (11.1)         (23.1)
Tax (paid)/refunded                                                            (1.0)               (0.1)           1.4
Capital expenditure                                            9              (45.4)              (14.5)         (64.8)
Equity dividends paid                                                          (6.2)               (4.8)          (8.4)
                                                                        ------------        ------------   ------------
Cash (outflow)/inflow before use of liquid                                     (7.8)               70.5           32.0
resources and financing
Management of liquid resources:                                                (2.1)               13.5            0.3

Net (outflow)/inflow  from short-term deposits

Financing                                                      9                0.8                (6.1)          13.4
                                                                        ------------        ------------   ------------
(Decrease)/increase in cash for the period                                     (9.1)               77.9           45.7
                                                                             =======             =======        =======
Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement                   10
in net debt
(Decrease)/increase in cash for the period                                     (9.1)               77.9           45.7
Cash (inflow)/outflow from debt and lease financing                            (2.4)                3.0          (16.2)
Cash outflow/(inflow) from liquid resources                                     2.1               (13.5)          (0.3)
Non-cash movements                                                             (0.6)               (0.6)          (1.4)
                                                                        ------------        ------------   ------------
Movement in net debt in the period                                            (10.0)               66.8           27.8

Net debt at start of the period                                              (254.8)             (282.6)        (282.6)
                                                                        ------------        ------------   ------------
Net debt at end of the period                                                (264.8)             (215.8)        (254.8)
                                                                             =======             =======        =======




Notes to the Accounts
At 17 September 2004

1.           Basis of preparation and accounting policies



With the exception of the treatment of pension costs and ESOP trusts, the
interim accounts have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set
out in the Group's statutory accounts for the period ended 2 April 2004.  During
the period the Group has implemented the requirements of FRS 17 "Retirement
Benefits" and UITF 38 "Accounting for ESOP trusts" in full.  Comparative figures
have been adjusted and restated accordingly (see note 11).



These statements, which are unaudited, do not constitute statutory accounts
within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The information for
the 53 weeks ended 2 April 2004 is based upon the full accounts, which have been
filed with the Registrar of Companies, and restated as noted above. The
Auditors' Report on the full accounts was unqualified and did not contain any
statement under section 237 of the Companies Act 1985.




2.     Segmental analysis
                                                                           24 weeks            24 weeks        53 weeks
                                                                              ended               ended           ended
                                                                       17 September        12 September         2 April
                                                                               2004                2003            2004
                                                                                             (Restated)      (Restated)
                                                                                 #m                  #m              #m
       a) Turnover
       Wholesale                                                           1,559.4             1,658.6         3,488.4
       Foodservice                                                            68.8                54.2           119.2
       Retail                                                                660.0               678.0         1,544.0
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
                                                                           2,288.2             2,390.8         5,151.6
                                                                            =======             =======         =======
       b) (Loss)/profit before tax
       Wholesale                                                              30.3                27.4            59.8
       Foodservice                                                            (2.8)               (2.2)           (6.3)
       Retail                                                                 (0.4)                3.4            26.1
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
       Operating profit before goodwill amortisation and                      27.1                28.6            79.6
       operating exceptional items

       Goodwill amortisation                                                 (10.3)              (10.3)          (22.6)

       Operating exceptional items (net):
       Wholesale                                                             (12.1)                0.3             0.8
       Foodservice                                                            (0.5)                  -               -
       Retail                                                                 (0.6)                  -            (0.5)
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
       Operating profit                                                        3.6                18.6            57.3
       Profit on disposal of fixed assets                                      1.1                   -             0.1
       Interest payable (net)                                                (11.9)              (11.5)          (25.2)
       Other finance costs - FRS 17 (net)                                     (1.8)               (4.3)           (9.4)
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
       (Loss)/profit before tax                                               (9.0)                2.8            22.8
                                                                            =======             =======         =======



All operations are continuing and carried out in the United Kingdom and the
Republic of Ireland.  The goodwill amortisation relates principally to the
wholesale business.

Notes to the Accounts
At 17 September 2004 (continued)


3.     Exceptional items (net)                                             24 weeks            24 weeks        53 weeks
                                                                              ended               ended           ended
                                                                       17 September        12 September         2 April
                                                                               2004                2003            2004
                                                                                             (Restated)      (Restated)
                                                                                 #m                  #m              #m

       Restructuring                                                          13.5                (0.3)           (0.3)
       Contract settlements                                                    0.1                   -            (4.3)
       Corporate development                                                   0.1                   -             0.8
       Asset write-down                                                          -                   -             2.2
       Onerous lease provision                                                   -                   -             1.1
       Other                                                                  (0.5)                  -             0.2
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
       Total operating exceptional items (net)                                13.2                (0.3)           (0.3)
                                                                            =======             =======         =======
       Profit on disposal of fixed assets                                     (1.1)                  -            (0.1)
                                                                            =======             =======         =======



Restructuring costs are principally related to the reorganisation of Booker
branches and site closures due to consolidation of logistics operations.

Contract settlement costs have arisen mainly from a supplier dispute concerning
termination of an organic vegetable contract.

Corporate development costs are mainly related to the proposal to acquire Londis
(Holdings) Ltd.

The asset write-down and provision for onerous leases were the result of an
evaluation of store unit profitability.



4.     Interest payable (net)                                              24 weeks            24 weeks        53 weeks
                                                                              ended               ended           ended
                                                                       17 September        12 September         2 April
                                                                               2004                2003            2004
                                                                                             (Restated)      (Restated)
                                                                                 #m                  #m              #m

       Interest receivable and similar income                                 (0.3)               (0.3)           (1.3)
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
       Interest payable and similar costs
       Interest on bank loans and overdrafts                                   4.7                 4.2             9.4
       Loan note interest                                                      6.9                 6.9            15.3
       Finance charges payable under finance leases                            0.1                 0.4             0.5
       Unwinding of discount on provisions                                     0.5                 0.3             1.0
       Other interest payable                                                    -                   -             0.3
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
       Total interest payable                                                 12.2                11.8            26.5

                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
                                                                              11.9                11.5            25.2
                                                                            =======             =======         =======



5.           Taxation on (loss) / profit on ordinary activities

The charge for the period is based on the expected tax rate for the full year.

Notes to the Accounts
At 17 September 2004 (continued)


6.    Dividends                                                            24 weeks             24 weeks       53 weeks
                                                                              ended                ended          ended
                                                                       17 September         12 September        2 April
                                                                               2004                 2003           2004
                                                                                 #m                   #m             #m

      Interim dividend (2003/4: 1.1p)                                            -                  3.6            3.6
      Final dividend (2003/4: 1.9p)                                              -                    -            6.1
                                                                       ------------         ------------   ------------
                                                                                 -                  3.6            9.7
                                                                            =======              =======        =======



An interim dividend of 1.0p per share is not included in the financial
statements as its payment is conditional upon the possible acquisition by Baugur
not proceeding.




7.      Earnings per ordinary share



Basic and diluted

The basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated based on the following
data:


                                                                           24 weeks            24 weeks        53 weeks
                                                                              ended               ended           ended
                                                                       17 September        12 September         2 April
                                                                               2004                2003            2004
                                                                                             (Restated)      (Restated)
                                                                                 #m                  #m              #m

        (Loss)/profit for the financial period                                (9.4)                 3.6            24.6
                                                                            =======             =======         =======
                                                                            No. (m)             No. (m)         No. (m)

        Basic weighted average number of shares                              327.9               328.9           328.2
        Dilutive potential ordinary shares - employee                            -                 0.9             5.3
        share options
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
        Diluted weighted average number of shares                            327.9               329.8           333.5
                                                                            =======             =======         =======



The basic weighted average excludes shares held in the employee share trust, as
required by FRS 14.

The effect of this is to reduce the average by 15,659,069 (12 September 2003:
14,252,916; 2 April 2004: 14,958,513).



Notes to the Accounts
At 17 September 2004 (continued)


7.    Earnings per ordinary share (continued)



Adjusted

Adjusted earnings per share are presented in addition to the basic required by
FRS 14 since, in the opinion of the directors, this represents a clearer period
on period comparison of the earnings of the Group.  The adjusting items are the
exclusion of goodwill amortisation, exceptional items and associated tax.


                                                                            24 weeks            24 weeks       53 weeks
                                                                               ended               ended          ended
                                                                        17 September        12 September        2 April
                                                                                2004                2003           2004
                                                                                              (Restated)     (Restated)
                                                                               Pence               Pence          Pence

       Basic earnings per share                                                (2.9)                1.1            7.5
       Goodwill amortisation                                                    3.1                 3.1            6.8
       Exceptional items                                                        3.7                   -              -
       Associated tax                                                          (1.1)                  -              -
                                                                        ------------        ------------   ------------
       Adjusted earnings per share                                              2.8                 4.2           14.3
                                                                             =======             =======        =======




8.     Reconciliation of operating profit to operating                      24 weeks           24 weeks        53 weeks
       cash flows                                                              ended              ended           ended
                                                                        17 September       12 September         2 April
                                                                                2004               2003            2004
                                                                                             (Restated)      (Restated)
                                                                                  #m                 #m              #m

       Operating profit                                                         3.6               18.6            57.3
       Operating exceptional items (net)                                       13.2               (0.3)           (0.3)
                                                                        ------------       ------------    ------------
       Operating profit before operating exceptional items                     16.8               18.3            57.0

       Depreciation                                                            30.0               29.0            66.9
       Amortisation of goodwill                                                10.3               10.3            22.6
       Amortisation of investments                                                -                2.5            (0.3)
       Exceptional costs                                                       (7.6)              (1.2)           (5.5)
       Decrease/(increase) in stocks                                           24.7               (0.7)          (36.0)
       Decrease/(increase) in debtors                                           6.2                3.0           (11.3)
       (Decrease)/increase in creditors                                       (20.0)              44.8            43.2
       Cash flow relating to provisions                                        (1.2)              (1.4)           (2.4)
       Pension fund top up payments                                            (3.6)              (3.6)           (7.3)
                                                                        ------------       ------------    ------------
       Net cash inflow from operating activities                               55.6              101.0           126.9
                                                                             =======            =======         =======






Notes to the Accounts
At 17 September 2004 (continued)


9.    Analysis of cash flows                                               24 weeks            24 weeks        53 weeks
                                                                              ended               ended           ended
                                                                       17 September        12 September         2 April
                                                                               2004                2003            2004
                                                                                             (Restated)      (Restated)
                                                                                 #m                  #m              #m
      Servicing of finance
      Net interest paid                                                      (10.7)              (10.7)          (22.6)
      Interest element of finance lease rental payments                       (0.1)               (0.4)           (0.5)
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
      Net cash outflow for servicing of finance                              (10.8)              (11.1)          (23.1)
                                                                            =======             =======         =======
      Capital expenditure
      Purchase of tangible fixed assets                                      (47.6)              (31.1)          (84.0)
      Sale of tangible fixed assets                                            2.2                16.6            19.2
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
      Net cash outflow for capital expenditure                               (45.4)              (14.5)          (64.8)
                                                                            =======             =======         =======
      Financing
      Issue of share capital                                                   0.1                   -             0.3
      Purchase of shares for ESOP                                             (1.7)               (3.1)           (3.1)
      Proceeds from new borrowings                                               -                   -            22.9
      Proceeds from new finance leases                                         2.6                   -               -
      Repayment of borrowings                                                    -                (0.2)              -
      Capital element of finance lease repayments                             (0.2)               (2.8)           (6.7)
                                                                       ------------        ------------    ------------
      Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing                                 0.8                (6.1)           13.4
                                                                            =======             =======         =======




10.     Analysis of net debt                    At 2 April                             Non-cash         At 17 September
                                                      2004        Cash flow           movements                    2004
                                                        #m               #m                  #m                      #m

        Cash at bank and in hand                     55.1             (3.8)                  -                    51.3
        Overdrafts                                   (6.8)            (5.3)                  -                   (12.1)
                                              ------------     ------------        ------------            ------------
                                                     48.3             (9.1)                  -                    39.2
        Debt due within 1 year                      (50.8)             0.5                (0.1)                  (50.4)
        Debt due after 1 year                      (266.6)            (0.5)               (0.5)                 (267.6)
        Finance leases                                   -            (2.4)                  -                    (2.4)
                                              ------------     ------------        ------------            ------------
                                                   (269.1)           (11.5)               (0.6)                 (281.2)
        Liquid resources
         - short-term deposits                       14.3              2.1                   -                    16.4
                                              ------------     ------------        ------------            ------------
                                                   (254.8)            (9.4)               (0.6)                 (264.8)
                                                   =======          =======             =======                 =======




Notes to the Accounts
At 17 September 2004 (continued)


11.    Changes in accounting policy



As a result of the changes in accounting policy brought about by the adoption of
FRS 17 "Retirement Benefits", and UITF 38 "Accounting for ESOP trusts"
comparatives have been restated as follows:


                                                                                             24 weeks          53 weeks
                                                                                                ended             ended
                                                                                         12 September           2 April
                                                                                                 2003              2004
                                                                                                   #m                #m
       Retained profit
       As previously reported                                                                    2.0              17.9
       SSAP 24 variations from regular cost                                                      1.4               3.0
       FRS 17 curtailment credit                                                                 0.3               0.3
       Revised LTIP amortisation                                                                (0.2)              1.3
       Other finance costs - FRS 17 (net)                                                       (4.3)             (9.4)
       Tax effect of above adjustments                                                           0.8               1.8
                                                                                         ------------      ------------
       Restated retained profit                                                                    -              14.9
                                                                                              =======           =======
       Statement of total recognised gains and losses
       As previously reported                                                                    5.4              29.5
       Restatements to retained profit as above                                                 (2.0)             (3.0)
       Actuarial gain on pension scheme                                                         49.1              30.3
       Movement on deferred tax relating to pension liability                                  (14.7)             (9.1)
                                                                                         ------------      ------------
       Restated total recognised gain for the period                                            37.8              47.7
                                                                                              =======           =======
       Balance sheet
       Net assets as previously reported                                                       408.3             426.6
       Transfer investment in own shares to reserves                                            (9.9)            (10.9)
       SSAP 24 creditor                                                                          2.2               0.1
       Deferred tax                                                                             (0.6)                -
       FRS 17 net pension liability                                                           (120.3)           (134.5)
                                                                                         ------------      ------------
       Restated net assets                                                                     279.7             281.3
                                                                                              =======           =======



The impact on profit before tax for the 24 week period ended 17 September 2004
of the implementation of FRS 17 is an increase by #2.3m (including a #0.5m
exceptional gain) and UITF 38 implementation results in a reduction of #0.4m.


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