Company Profile For Marks and Spencer Group PLC

Marks and Spencer Group plc is a retailer of clothing, food and home products. The Company is the holding company of the Marks & Spencer group of companies. The Company has two geographic segments: United Kingdom and International. The International segment consists of the Marks & Spencer owned businesses in the Republic of Ireland, Europe and Asia, together with franchised operations. The Company is a provider of womenswear and lingerie in the United Kingdom. The brands in the womenswear include Classic, Portfolio, per una, Indigo, Autograph and Limited Collection. Its lingerie brands include Adored, Autograph, Body Solutions, Ceriso, Limited Collection and per una. On March 31, 2009, Marks and Spencer Reliance India Pvt Limited, a 51% subsidiary of the Company, completed the acquisition of 100% of Supreme Tradelinks Private Limited.

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 28 March 2009, Marks & Spencer Group plc's revenue increased less then 1% to £9.06B. Net profit decreased 38% to £508M. Revenues reflects increased sales from the International Retail in the Owned & Franchised Stores and in the UK Retail segment. Net income was offset by decreased operating margins due to higher operating expenses, increase in finance costs and decreased finance income.