2. Do you meet the current guidelines on corporate governance?
The directors continue to recognise the importance of good corporate governance, now formalised by the Combined Code which was published in 2006. The statement which appears in the recent Annual Report and Accounts explains how the group has applied the principles of the Code during the financial year under review, and confirm we complied with the provisions of the Code throughout that financial year.

3. Where are your shares listed?
The London Stock Exchange.

4. Do you offer any shareholder benefits?
Subject to certain conditions, shareholders are entitled to discount of up to 20% on purchases from any of the group's catalogues.

5. How many customers do you have?
The number of established customers (that is, those who were on our database twelve months ago and who have traded with us since) is over 2 million.

6. Do you fund customer credit yourself?
We offer credit account facilities to the majority of customers, subject to credit status.

7. How many account holders do you have?
We currently have approximately 1.6 million debtor accounts.

8. How many people do you employ?
At the end of the last financial year we employed over 3,000 people.

9. How exposed are you to currency fluctuations and interest rate fluctuations?
Exposure to interest rate fluctuations or indebtedness is managed by using a combination of fixed and floating rates for borrowings and the use of derivatives such as interest rate swaps where appropriate.
Anticipated foreign exchange requirements may be hedged for up to three years ahead. This hedging activity involves the use of spot, forward and option contracts.

11. What is your acquisitions policy?
We are always alert to opportunities which would fit well with our strategic objectives as well as enhance shareholder value.

12. How can I get a copy of the report and accounts?
You can download copies of recent annual reports here. Alternatively, contact the Company Secretary at: N Brown Group plc, Griffin House, 40 Lever Street, Manchester, M60 6ES, telephone +44 (0)161 238 2000.

13. Who should I contact if I have a query regarding my shares in N Brown?
The company's registrars, who are Capita Registrars, The Registry, 34 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4TU, telephone +44 (0)871 664 0300 (Calls cost 10 pence per minute plus network extras).

14. Where can I find further financial information on your company?
Annual reports and interim reports are available from this web site or on request from the Company Secretary. In addition, a number of brokers produce research information about our company - a list of some of these can be found on our Analysts & Advisors page.

15. What is your current share price?
Please refer to our Share Price page for the latest price and recent historical information.

16. How can I buy your shares?
As a listed company on the London Stock Exchange, our shares can be bought or sold through any professional stockbrokers, or via any bank with a stockbroking service.

17. Which stockbroking analysts research your company?
A list of brokers can be found on the Analysts & Advisors page.

18. Who are your largest shareholders?
Please refer to the latest Annual Report and Accounts.