KURT GEIGER

Kurt Geiger has enjoyed a continual period of growth and success over the last year. Following a secondary buy-out backed by Graphite Capital, 2008 saw the opening of franchise stores across the Middle East and a successful program of new stores opened throughout the UK. Although the economic climate is uncertain, we believe that Kurt Geiger is a strong and resilient business and we are optimistic that further success and growth is on the horizon for 2010. We will maintain the momentum behind our new store rollout programme, continuing to open stores in prime locations across both the UK and International markets. Building on the successful partnerships of 2009 we will also look to expand our presence in the fast-growing accessories market by increasing our licensing and wholesale businesses.

1963 - Kurt Geiger opened his first store on Bond Street, London. 1985 - Kurt Geiger was acquired by House of Fraser Group. 1994 - Harrods maintained ownership following House of Fraser IPO. 2001 - Launched new store concept with the first Kurt Geiger boutique in London's South Molton Street closely followed by Leeds, Manchester, Heathrow T3, High Street Kensington and Hampstead. 2004 - Opened Kurt Geiger boutique Brighton. 2005 - MBO supported by Barclays Private Equity. 2005 - Opened Kurt Geiger boutiques on London's Kings Road, Newcastle, Nottingham and within Stansted Airport. 2006 - Opened first international operation in Le Printemps, Paris. 2006 - Opened new concept store in Liverpool's Met Quarter. 2006 - Opened new flagship store on Regent Street in the heart of London's West End. 2006 - Launched online store: www.kurtgeiger.com. 2006 - Launched Kurt Geiger boutique in Luton Airport and Bristol. 2007 - Opened in La Rinascente in Milan, Padova and Cagliari. 2008 - Graphite Capital backs £95m buy-out of Kurt Geiger from Barclays Private Equity. 2008 - Kurt Geiger in partnership with Landmark open their first store in Dubai. As Europe’s leading luxury shoe retailer operating in over 100 locations, style connoisseurs have unparalleled choice in designer shoes from over 100 brands selected by Kurt Geiger’s buying team. As well as our own highly successful brands of Kurt Geiger, KG by Kurt Geiger, Miss KG, Carvela, Solea and Fashionistas, Kurt Geiger has the broadest portfolio of luxury designer shoe brands in Europe. We are the largest retailer of Gucci and Prada in Europe and have strong relationships with luxury brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs, Tod’s, Paul Smith, Edward Green, Church’s, John Lobb and Christian Louboutin.