Pre-close trading update

 

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RNS Number : 4715Q 
Dart Group PLC 
14 April 2009 
 

Dart Group PLC ("the Group") 
 
 
Pre-close trading update 
 
 
Dart Group PLC, the aviation and distribution group, announces a pre-close 
trading update in respect of the year ended 31 March 2009. 
 
 
Since the announcement of its interim results on 4 December 2009, the Group has 
continued to trade ahead of market expectations over the second half of the 
financial year. 
 
 
Jet2.com, the Group's leisure airline, has benefited from a cautious approach to 
its winter schedule, supplemented by a strong charter programme. 
 
 
Fowler Welch-Coolchain, the Group's distribution business, continues to perform 
in line with the Board's expectations. 
 
 
Cash flow remains strong, with the Group ending the year with positive cash 
balances. 
 
 
Overall, the Board expects the Group's full year results to be ahead of current 
market expectations, as a result of both the strong trading performance and 
one-off treasury gains, driven by the strength of the US dollar. 
 
 
The Board is pleased to report that Jet2.com scheduled bookings and load factors 
for summer 2009 are in line with 2008 levels. 
 
 
The Group expects to announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 
March 2009 on 30 July 2009. 
 
 
14 April 2009 
 
 
For further information, please contact: 
 
 
Andrew Merrick 
Group Finance Director 
 
 
07788 565358 
0113 238 7444 
 
 
Andy Pedrette/Joanne Royden-Turner 
Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Limited 
 
 
020 7131 4000 
 
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