Christmas Trading Statement

Majestic Wine PLC

8 January 2013

Total UK store sales, for the seven weeks of Christmas trading from 13 November to 31 December 2012, were up 5.1%. Over the same period like for like UK store sales growth was 1.1%. This result brings the like for like UK store sales growth to 0.8% for the first 39 weeks of the financial year.

Steve Lewis, Chief Executive, said:

While we saw encouraging sales growth over the period, the Christmas trading season was challenging with many consumers leaving their shopping until the very last moment. I would like to thank all those customers who chose to purchase the wine for their Christmas celebrations from Majestic.

For further information, please contact:

Majestic Wine PLC
Steve Lewis
Nigel Alldritt (Analysts)
Tel: 01923 298200

Buchanan
Tim Thompson
Gabriella Clinkard
Clare Akhurst
Tel: 020 7466 5000

Investec
Patrick Robb
Carlton Nelson
David Andersen
Tel: 020 7597 5970

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