Press Releases

Date of Christmas Trading Update

15 December 2005

WHSmith announces that its Christmas trading update will be on Tuesday 24 January 2006.

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Enquiries to :

WH Smith PLC Media Relations: Louise Evans 020 7851 8850
WH Smith PLC Investor Relations: Mark Boyle 020 7851 8820
Brunswick: Tom Buchanan or Pam Small 020 7404 5959