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Contents

Summary of  Key Performance Indicators  3
Chairman’s Statement  4
Financial and Risk Review  10
Property and Stores Review  12
Corporate and Social Responsibility  14
The Board  18
Directors’ Report  20
Corporate Governance  22
Directors’ Remuneration Report  29
Directors’ Responsibility Statement  36
Independent Auditor’s Report  38
Consolidated Income Statement  41
Group and Company Statement of  Recognised Income and Expense  41
Group and Company Balance Sheets  42
Group and Company Cash Flow Statements  43
Notes to the Financial Statements  44
Five Year Record  77
Financial Calendar  78
Shareholder Information  78

Summary of Key
Performance Indicators

Revenue 
Gross profit % 
Operating profit (before exceptional items)  
Profit before tax and exceptional items 
Exceptional items 
Operating profit  
Profit before tax 
Basic earnings per ordinary share 
Adjusted basic earnings per ordinary share 
Total dividend payable per ordinary share 
Net cash at end of  year 

Business Highlights
•	 	Total revenue increased by 13.3% in the year and by 3.9% on a like for like basis (Sports Fascias 3.3%; 

Fashion Fascias 7.9%)

•	 Gross margin improved marginally from 49.2% to 49.3%
•	 	Group profit before tax and exceptional items up 24% to £53.6 million (2008: £43.4 million)
•	 Profit before tax up 9% to £38.2 million (2008: £35.0 million)
•	 	Net cash position at the period end increased to £23.5 million (2008: £11.7 million) even after 

an increase in capital expenditure (including disposal costs) to £30.1 million (2008: £21.0 million)  
and acquisitions, investments and associated asset purchases in the year totaling £9.4 million  
(2008: £31.3 million)

•	 	Exceptional items (excluding share of  exceptional items of  joint venture) of  £16.3 million principally 

from non-property related matters concerning the impairment of  the investment in JJB Sports  
Plc and the write off  of  the remaining goodwill from the acquisition of  the Hargreaves airports  
stores portfolio combined with a provision for stores returning under privity of  contract following 
failed assignments

•	 	Final dividend payable increased by 48.0% to 8.9p (2008: 6.0p) bringing the total dividends payable 

for the year up to 12.0p (2008: 8.5p), an increase of  41.0%

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 
670,855 
49.3% 
54,473 
53,626 
(16,323) 
38,150 
38,217 
50.49p 
72.33p 
12.00p 
23,455 

53 weeks to 
2 February 2008 
Restated 
£000
592,240 
49.2%
44,019 
43,407 
(8,404) 
35,615
35,003 
48.79p 
57.05p 
8.50p 
11,731

53.6

43.4

670.9

592.2

530.6

471.7

490.3

23.5

25.1

10.9

11.7

16.6

12.9

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2007

2008

2009

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

(13.2)
2006

(30.8)
2005

2

Revenue (£m)

Net (debt)/cash (£m)

Profit before tax and 
exceptional items (£m)

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Chairman’s Statement

Introduction
The year ended 31 January 2009 has been the fifth successive year of  
good progress in revenue and profitability for the Group. We have improved 
our profit before tax and exceptional items by 24% in the year to £53.6 
million (2008: £43.4 million). This follows increases of  73% and 51% in the 
previous two years.

Group profit before tax has increased by 9% in the year to £38.2 million 
(2008: £35.0 million) and Group profit after tax has increased by 4% to 
£24.5 million (2008: £23.6 million).

Group operating profit (before exceptional items) for the year was up 24% 
to £54.5 million (2008: £44.0 million) and comprises a Sports Fascias profit 
of  £54.3 million (2008: £45.6 million) and a Fashion Fascias profit of  £0.2 
million (2008: loss of  £1.6 million).

The year end cash position has risen to £23.5 million (2008: £11.7 million) 
and the Group retains £70 million of  committed rolling credit and working 
capital facilities. The new year has commenced satisfactorily and the Board 
wishes to retain the funding capability to develop the Group operationally 
and by acquisition. Nevertheless, after a sustained period of  results 
improvement and balance sheet strengthening, the Board has decided 
to propose an increase in the level of  the dividend with a final proposed 
dividend of  8.9p bringing the total dividends payable for the year to 12.0p 
(2008: 8.5p), an increase of  41%.

Acquisitions
On 11 April 2008 the Group acquired 100% of  the issued share capital 
of  Nicholas Deakins Limited (‘Deakins’) for a cash consideration of  £1.4 
million including fees. Deakins is a small business in the design, sourcing 
and wholesale of  Deakins branded and own brand fashion products, 
principally footwear. The customers include JD Sports, Scotts and Bank as 
well as third parties. Its results are consolidated with those of  the Fashion 
Fascias and its external revenue is less than £1 million. 

Sports Fascias
The Sports Fascias’ total revenue increased by 5.0% during the period to 
£571.8 million (2008: £544.4 million), including revenue from Topgrade 
Sportswear of  £12.6 million (2008: £2.6 million in 12 weeks), an end of  
line wholesaler acquired in November 2007. Like for like sales in the retail 
Sports Fascias for the year were up 3.3%. Gross margin was unchanged at 
49.8%, but included in this was dilution of  60 basis points from Topgrade’s 
end of  line wholesale business. 

The performance of  our principal Sports Fascias, JD and Size, has 
continued to be strong during the last year as a result of  the current 
management team’s continuing and consistent strategy over the last five 
years of  eliminating underperforming stores, improving gross margins and 
reducing terminal stocks. We continue to see the benefits of  better stock 
management coming from investment in merchandise planning systems 
and staff.

In addition, the Group has continued its programme of  store development 
with 16 new JD and 2 Size store openings and 32 store refurbishments. 
This substantial refurbishment programme started in 2007 and will continue 
at a slower pace through 2009. The store refurbishments often result in full 

store closures for a number of  weeks but we expect this to be justified by 
their subsequent performance. 18 stores were closed in the period including 
one which was transferred to the Fashion Fascias.

Topgrade made a negligible contribution to the operating profits of  the 
Sports Fascias in both periods. It was bought with the intention of  adding 
to its existing operation a new business selling sports and fashion brands at 
discounted prices through catalogues and online. This has been launched 
as Get The Label (www.GetTheLabel.com) after the year end.

Fashion Fascias 
The Fashion Fascias now incorporate Bank, Scotts and Deakins. With the 
exception of  Deakins, they are all now based at the Group’s head office  
in Bury.

The Bank Fascia stores sell largely branded fashion to both males and 
females, predominantly from teenage to mid twenties. They were acquired 
in December 2007 and represent the largest part of  the Fashion Fascias. 
There are now 54 stores based predominantly in the North and Midlands. 
The business’s commercial team remains autonomous but Bank now 
benefits from the Group’s central support functions and systems including 
its more service oriented distribution service. Revenue in the year was 
£66.5 million (2008: £13.3 million in 8 weeks), up 9.5% organically. 
Operating profit (before exceptional items) was £1.2 million (2008: £0.4 
million). The Board remains confident that there is a significant opportunity 
to grow profitability in this Fascia through enhanced margins, better stock 
management and store rollout.

The Scotts Fascia sells branded fashion to younger males and had 38 
stores at year end, again largely in the North and Midlands. Revenue in 
the year was £32.0 million (2008: £34.5 million) and the operating loss 
(before exceptional items) was reduced to £1.0 million (2008: £2.0 million), 
helped by a 1.3% improvement in gross margin and efficiencies achieved 
through prior year store rationalisation. Like for like sales rose by 5.1%. 
Further progress to profitability has therefore been made in the year and it 
is believed that improvements in the offer and stock management will lead 
to Fascia profitability. There are still a few underperforming stores which 
ideally would be disposed of.

Deakins contributed less than £1 million of  external revenue and a 
negligible operating loss since its acquisition on 11 April 2008.

The future success of  the Fashion Fascias is very dependent on improving 
gross margin from this year’s level of  46.2%.

Group Performance
Revenue
Total revenue increased by 13.3% in the year to £670.9 million (2008: 
£592.2 million) as a result of  the Group’s positive like for like sales 
performance of  3.9%, combined with a full year’s revenue from the Bank 
and Topgrade acquisitions made in the prior year as well as a small 
contribution from the newly acquired Deakins.

Gross margin 
Group gross margin improved marginally to 49.3% (2008: 49.2%). In the 
light of  dilution from both Topgrade and Deakins, this was a satisfactory 
performance but the best opportunities for future margin enhancement now 
exist in the Fashion Fascias.

Overheads 
Selling, distribution and administration overheads (excluding exceptional 
items) reduced to 41.3% of  sales (2008: 42.0%) driven by store efficiencies 
and performance. Certain central overheads including buying and 
merchandising, own brand design, marketing and IT costs have risen at well 
above inflationary levels during the past year and to date this investment 
has helped us to achieve better results. The Board believes that if  a 
continuing return is not being made then overhead can be cut back and 
also that distribution efficiency can be increased over time.

Operating profits and results
Operating profit (before exceptional items) increased by £10.5 million to 
£54.5 million (2008: £44.0 million), a 24% increase on last year. Group 
operating margin (before exceptional items) has therefore increased to 8.1% 
(2008: 7.4%).

Following an increase in the exceptional items to £16.3 million (2008:  
£8.4 million), Group operating profit rose slightly from £35.6 million to  
£38.2 million.

The exceptional items (excluding share of  exceptional items in joint 
venture) comprise:

Impairment of  investment in JJB Sports Plc 
Impairment of  goodwill in Hargreaves airport portfolio 
Impairment of  fixed assets in underperforming stores 
Loss on disposal of  fixed assets 
Onerous lease provision for stores returning under privity 
Total exceptional charge 

£m
6.1
2.0
2.2
3.0
3.0
16.3

The investment in 9.98% of  the issued voting share capital of  JJB Sports 
Plc made in November 2008 was made at 32.25p per share. The shares 
have been written down to their quoted value of  8.00p per share at 31 
January 2009.

The share of  exceptional items of  joint venture (Focus Brands) consists 
entirely of  an unrealised gain on exchange contracts for settlement of  
supplier invoices in the 2009/10 year.

Working Capital and Financing 
Net financing costs have increased from £0.5 million to £0.7 million, 
principally as a result of  the acquisition of  Bank in December 2007.

Year end net cash of  £23.5 million represented a £11.8m improvement on 
the position at January 2008 (£11.7 million). This net cash balance has been 
achieved after expenditure on acquisitions, investments and associated 
asset purchases in the year totalling £9.4 million (2008: £31.3 million) and 
net capital expenditure (including disposal costs) of  £30.1 million (2008: 
£21.0 million). Capital expenditure before disposal costs was £28.8 million 
(2008: £19.8 million) being £23.8 million in the Sports Fascias and £5.0 
million in the Fashion Fascias. The capital expenditure in the year included 
£11.8 million on new stores and £14.6 million on refurbishments. 

Working capital remains well controlled and suppliers continue to be paid 
to agreed terms and settlement discounts are taken whenever due. 

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Chairman’s Statement

continued

Store Portfolio
We have continued to rationalise our store portfolio but, with the current 
economic climate impacting heavily on retail property occupancy levels, it 
has become much more difficult to dispose of  stores. We have nevertheless 
closed a further 22 underperforming and/or duplicate stores during the 
year. We have also opened 27 new sites.

During the year, store numbers (excluding trading websites) moved as 
follows:

Employees
The Group’s excellent results would not have been possible without the 
support of  a dedicated workforce for which the Board is very grateful. 
We are committed to continue increasing training and other support to 
enhance both their career prospects and our own customer service.  

Sports Fascias 
Start of  year 
New stores 
Closures 
Transfer To Fashion 
Close of  year 

Fashion Fascias 
Start of  year 
New Stores 
Closures 
Transfer From Sport 
Close of  year 

Peter Cowgill 
Executive Chairman 
8 April 2009

Units 
345 
18 
(17) 
(1) 
345 

‘000 sq ft
1,089
65
(47)
(2)
1,105

Units 
87 
9 
(5) 
1 
92 

‘000 sq ft
191
19
(7)
2
205

Dividends and Earnings Per Ordinary Share
The Board proposes paying a final dividend of  8.90p (2008: 6.00p) bringing 
the total dividend payable for the year to 12.00p (2008: 8.50p) per ordinary 
share. The proposed final dividend will be paid on 3 August 2009 to all 
shareholders on the register at 8 May 2009. The final dividend has been 
increased by 48% with total dividends payable for the year increased by 
41%. This follows an 18% increase in the full year dividend in the prior year.

The adjusted earnings per ordinary share before exceptional items was 
72.33p (2008: 57.05p).

The basic earnings per ordinary share was 50.49p (2008: 48.79p).

Current Trading and Outlook
Against the backdrop of  current market and economic conditions,  
trading in the 9 weeks to 4 April 2009 has been encouraging with Group 
like for like sales up 0.3% (Sports Fascias -0.2%; Fashion Fascias +3.6%) 
despite last year’s figures including the complete Easter trading period.  
A further update will be made in our Interim Management Statement on  
8 June 2009.

The Sports Fascias’ strong performance in recent years with regards to like 
for like sales and gross margins means that further improvement in these 
areas is increasingly challenging. Nevertheless the new year has started 
satisfactorily and we have a well differentiated proposition. The Board 
remains focused on continuing to deliver operational and financial progress 
for the Group.

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‘This has been the fifth 
successive year of good 
progress in revenue and 
profitability for the Group’

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Financial and Risk Review

Introduction
Profit before tax increased by £3.2 million to £38.2 million in the year.  
This improvement was achieved through:
•  Continued organic sales growth
•  A further small increase in gross margin
•  Improved cost ratios from store efficiencies

Taxation
The effective rate of  tax on profit has increased from 32.6% to 35.9%. 
This increase is principally due to the impairment of  the investment in JJB 
Sports Plc, which did not qualify for tax relief  as it is not a realised loss. 
Excluding exceptional items, the effective tax rate has fallen from 30.3% 
to 29.6%. The effective tax rate excluding exceptional items continues to 
be above the standard rate due to the depreciation of  non-current assets 
which do not qualify for any form of  capital allowances.

Earnings Per Share
The basic earnings per share has increased from 48.79p to 50.49p. 
The Directors consider the adjusted earnings per share to be a more 
appropriate measure of  the Group’s earnings performance however, as it 
excludes the post tax effect of  exceptional items other than the loss on 
disposal of  non-current assets. The adjusted earnings per share increased 
by 27% from 57.05p to 72.33p.

Dividends 
A final cash dividend of  8.90p per share is proposed which, if  approved, 
would represent an increase of  48% on the final dividend from the prior 
year. Added to the interim dividend of  3.10p per share, this takes the full 
year dividend to 12.00p, which is an increase of  41% on the prior year.

Net Cash
The year end net cash position has increased by £11.8 million to £23.5 
million after acquisitions and investments totalling £9.4 million and an 
increase in capital expenditure before disposal costs from £19.8 million 
to £28.8 million. The continued improvement in the net cash position 
should enable the Group to take advantage of  strategic and store portfolio 
opportunities where appropriate.

The net cash position has continued to benefit from tight controls over 
stocks. Trade creditors are paid to terms to maximise settlement discounts 
with the period end creditor days being 32 (2008: 33). 

Treasury Facilities 
A five year £70.0 million bank syndicated facility was agreed in October 2006. 
This facility is committed until 18 October 2011 and details of  its terms are 
included in note 21 to the accounts. The facility is entirely revolver based 
and contains no fixed repayment element. Although the Group is seeking to 
remove the quarterly peaks in the drawdown facilities through the payment 
of  store rents on a monthly basis wherever possible, without additional cost, 
the cash flows are still cyclical in nature, particularly around the trading  
peak at Christmas. Accordingly, the Directors believe that a revolving 
facility with monthly drawdowns continues to be best suited to the specific 
fluctuating lending requirements of  the business. This facility has been used 
to fund the investments and capital expenditure in the year, with no other 
facilities put in place. 

Interest rate hedging has not been put in place on the current facility.  
The Directors continue to be mindful of  the potential volatility in base 

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rates, but at present do not consider a long term interest rate hedge to be 
necessary given that the facility is not used during certain periods of  the 
year. This position is reviewed regularly however, along with the level of  
facility requirements.

The Group’s principal foreign exchange exposure continues to be on 
the sourcing of  own brand merchandise from the Far East which usually 
has to be paid for in US Dollars. A buying rate is set at the start of  the 
buying season (typically six to nine months before product is delivered to 
stores). At this point, the Group aims to protect the anticipated US Dollar 
requirement at rates at, or above, the buying rate through appropriate 
foreign exchange instruments. The Group is currently exposed to 
movements in currency rates on $10.0 million of  its US Dollar requirement 
for the year.

Risk Factors 
Any business undertaking will involve some risk with many risk factors 
common to any business no matter what segment it operates in. The 
Directors acknowledge however that certain risks and uncertainties are 
more specific to the Group and the markets in which its businesses operate. 
The principal risk factors are assessed below:

Damage to reputation of brands
The Group is heavily dependent on the brands it sells being desirable 
to the customer. As such, the Group is exposed to potential events or 
circumstances, which could give rise to liability claims and/or reputational 
damage. These events may or may not be under the Group’s control. 
The Group also needs its brands to maintain their design and marketing 
prominence. 

The Group works with suppliers to ensure that the products being  
sourced satisfy increasingly stringent laws and regulations governing 
issues of  health and safety, packaging and labelling and other social and 
environmental factors. 

The Group also seeks to ensure it is not overly reliant on a small number of  
brands by offering a stable of  brands which is constantly evolving. 

Property factors
The retail landscape has seen significant changes in recent years with a 
number of  new developments either already opened or in the pipeline and 
a high volume of  retail units becoming vacant. The Group can be exposed 
where it has committed itself  to a long lease in a location which, as a 
result of  a more recent retail development, is no longer as attractive to the 
customer so suffers from reduced footfall. Wherever possible, the Group 
will seek either to take out new leases for a period not exceeding 10 years 
or to negotiate lease breaks, thereby limiting this potential exposure and 
affording the Group increased flexibility to respond to such changes.

When the Group becomes aware of  a new development, a review is 
undertaken to establish the possible impact on existing stores in the area.  
If  appropriate, the Group would then work with landlords to agree a 
surrender of  the lease. Where this is not possible, the Group would seek 
to assign the lease or sublet it to another retailer. In many cases, this 
necessitates the payment of  an incentive to the other retailer. Assigning  
the lease or finding a sub-tenant is not without risk however, because if   
the other retailer fails then the liability to pay the rent usually reverts to the 
head lessee.

The Group is mindful of  current economic factors and the higher volume 
of  vacant units available as a consequence of  a number of  retailers going 
out of  business. This has an impact on the Group’s ability to dispose of  
its own surplus premises and increases the risk that previously assigned or 
sublet leases will revert to the Group.  

Seasonality
The Group’s business is highly seasonal. Historically, the Group’s most 
important trading period in terms of  sales, profitability and cash flow has 
been the Christmas season. Lower than expected performance in this 
period may have an adverse impact on results for the full year which may 
result in excess inventories which are difficult to liquidate.

Economic factors
As with other retailers, the demand for the Group’s products is influenced 
by a number of  economic factors, notably interest rates, the availability of  
consumer credit, employment levels and ultimately, disposable incomes. 
This is particularly relevant at the current time, where many consumers are 
cutting back on non-essential spending. The Group seeks to manage this 
risk by offering a highly desirable product range which is differentiated to 
that of  the Group’s competitors at competitive prices.

Personnel
The success of  the Group is partly dependent upon the continued service 
of  its key management personnel and upon its ability to attract, motivate 
and retain suitably qualified employees. To help achieve this continued 
service, the Group has competitive reward packages for all head office  
and retail staff. 

The Group also has a long established and substantial training function 
which seeks to develop training for all levels of  retail staff  and thereby 
increase morale and improve staff  retention. The retention of  staff  ensures 
that knowledge of  the Group’s differentiated product offering is not lost 
thereby enhancing customer service.

Brian Small
Group Finance Director
8 April 2009

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Property and Stores Review

We have increased our investment in the store portfolio substantially in 
the current year with additional expenditure on both new stores and 
refurbishments of  existing space.

Refurbishments
The 43 refurbishments in the year included:

•  Extensive refurbishments of  the JD stores in Metro Centre and Bluewater
•  Extensive refurbishment of  the flagship JD store in Dublin
•   Conversion of  two existing stores (one ex JD and one ex Scotts) to the 

Bank Fascia

•   Refurbishments of  two existing JD stores (Bury and Cardiff) where 

space has been carved out for a separate Fashion fascia store thereby 
increasing utilisation and densities from existing space

The refurbishment programme will continue in the current year although it 
is likely that we will refurbish less than 30 stores in the period as we focus 
resource on the store opening programme for Bank.

We have also continued to rationalise our store portfolio but, with the 
current economic climate impacting heavily on retail property occupancy 
levels, it has become much more difficult to dispose of  stores. We have 
nevertheless closed a further 22 underperforming and/or duplicate stores 
during the year (17 Sports Fascias stores and 5 Fashion Fascia stores).  
A further three Sports Fascia stores have closed in the year to date.

We opened a total of  27 new stores in the year (18 Sports Fascias stores 
and 9 Fashion Fascias stores) and refurbished a total of  43 stores. This 
means that over the last two years we have opened a total of  40 stores 
and refurbished a further 72 stores. As a consequence, in excess of  30% 
of  the retail space as at 31 January 2009 has a store fit which is less than 
two years old. We believe that the modern and fashionable environment in 
our stores drives footfall and is a significant factor in our achievement of  a 
positive financial performance.

New Stores
The 18 new Sports Fascias stores included 11 stores in new locations 
(including two Size stores) with the remaining seven being replacement of  
existing space. We anticipate that we will open fewer new Sports Fascias 
stores in the current year although we will continue to take opportunities 
wherever they occur. We have opened three new Sports Fascias stores in 
the year to date.

The nine new Fashion Fascias stores included six new Bank stores. 
Investment in this fascia will increase in the current year and we anticipate 
that we will open up to 20 new Bank stores of  which one is already 
open. We believe that Bank gives the Group the opportunity to develop 
our presence in the young aspirational fashion sector and consequently 
provides a platform for meaningful growth. Ultimately, we believe that the 
store model and brand offer from Bank can support a portfolio across the 
UK and Ireland in excess of  100 stores.

In addition, we opened three new Scotts stores in the period. We still 
plan to maintain Bank and Scotts as separate fascias although we do not 
currently expect to open a significant number of  new Scotts stores in the 
near future.

The store portfolio at 31 January 2009 and 2 February 2008 can be 
analysed as follows:

Sports Fascias 

No. Stores 

JD 
Size 
First Sport 
Nike 
Other Fascias 
Total 

2009 
314 
15 
10 
2 
4 
345 

2008 
303  
13  
12  
7  
10  
345  

Fashion Fascias 

No. Stores 

Bank 
Scotts 
Lacoste (i) 
Ath 
Total 

2009 
54 
38 
- 
- 
92 

2008 
47  
36  
3 
1 
87  

Retail (000 sq ft)
2008
2009 
1,013
1,048 
19
21 
36
28 
10
3 
11
5 
1,089
1,105 

Retail (000 sq ft)
2008
2009 
104
119 
80
86 
4
- 
3
- 
191
205 

Group Total 

437 

432 

1,310 

1,280

(i) Includes two stores from the acquisition of  Bank.

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Corporate and
Social Responsibility

The Group recognises that it has a social responsibility to ensure its business is carried out in a way 
that ensures high standards of  environmental and human behaviour. With the help and co-operation of  
all employees, the Group endeavours to comply with all relevant laws in order to meet that duty and 
responsibility wherever it operates. The major contributions of  the Group in this respect are detailed 
below.

Employment 
The Group is a large equal opportunities employer and a large training organisation providing direct 
employment and career development to thousands of  people across the UK and Republic of  Ireland. 
The Group employs large numbers of  school leavers and university graduates and participates regularly 
in work experience schemes with schools and colleges across the country.

Training
The Group recognises that training for all levels of  retail staff  is vital as it provides a mechanism for 
increasing morale and improving staff  retention. The retention of  staff  ensures that knowledge of  the 
Group’s differentiated product offering is not lost thereby enhancing customer service. 

Retail staff  at all levels in all of  the Group’s Retail fascias are encouraged to seek development and 
progression ultimately up to management level with training provided by the Group’s long established 
and substantial training function. Training is given in three main areas:

New management induction 
Training academy for
new managers 
Regional workshops for
junior management 

No. of courses 
in year 
20 

Length 
of course 
5 days 

No. of people
on each course
12

3 

12 weeks 

100 

1 day 

20

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Equal opportunities
The Group is committed to promoting policies which are designed to ensure that employees and those 
who seek to work for the Group are treated equally regardless of  sex, marital status, creed, colour, race 
or ethnic origin. 

The Group gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment by people who are disabled, 
to continue wherever possible the employment of  staff  who become disabled and to provide equal 
opportunities for the career development of  disabled employees. It is also the Group’s policy to provide 
opportunities for the large number of  people seeking flexible or part-time hours.

Communication
The number and geographical dispersion of  the Group’s operating locations make it difficult, but 
essential, to communicate effectively with employees. A written communication “People 1st” goes to 
all staff  on a quarterly basis. This communication is primarily designed to communicate, share and 
celebrate success within the retail environment. 

Outside of  this formal quarterly process, communication with retail staff  is primarily achieved through 
the management in the regional and area operational structures. In addition, formal communications 
informing all employees of  the financial performance of  the Group are issued on a regular basis by the 
Group’s Human Resources Department in the form of  ‘Team Briefs’.

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Corporate and Social Responsibility

continued

Health and Safety
The Group acknowledges that it has a responsibility to provide a safe and 
healthy environment for all its employees, customers, contractors and 
other visitors. The Group therefore has a dedicated Health and Safety 
team headed by an experienced manager who has worked in health and 
safety roles for a period in excess of  10 years. The Health and Safety team 
co-ordinates all training in this area, carries out risk assessments and ensures 
that safe working practices and equipment are used throughout the Group.

Each retail unit has its own individually prepared health and safety 
file which is made available to those who need information to assist 
in maintenance, alterations, construction or demolition work. These 
individual files document the satisfactory testing of  electrical circuits, 
emergency lighting, fire alarms and gas compliance. Where appropriate, 
these files also contain the details of  any surveys for Asbestos Containing 
Materials (‘ACMs’) and whether any baselines have been established for the 
management of  potential ACMs.

The Group has also retained the services of  a third party facilities 
management company (Gleeds Facilities Management). They provide a 
helpdesk for stores to ring if  they have any property issues which need 
attention. This ensures that issues are resolved promptly and efficiently 
thereby maintaining the safe environment within the stores.

Environmental
The Group recognises the importance of  protecting our environment for 
future generations and is committed to carrying out its activities with due 
consideration for the environmental impacts of  its operations particularly 
with regards to:
•  Ensuring efficient use of  energy and other materials
•  Minimising waste with recycling wherever possible
•  Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and codes of  best practice

Energy
It is the Group’s aim to give customers an enjoyable retail experience with 
goods presented in an environment that is both well lit and has an ambient 
temperature. However, the Group accepts that all the businesses within the 
Group must be responsible in their energy usage and associated carbon 
emissions.

To that end, the Group has introduced a Carbon Management Program 
(‘CMP’) with the initial aims being:
•   Ensure there is an accurate baseline for consumption by working with the 

electricity suppliers to ensure that billings reflect actual usage

•   Improve understanding of  what drives usage and when it occurs in the 

day by investing in ‘smart’ electricity meters in 148 of  the Group’s largest 
stores. Combined with the stores where accurate and timely usage data 
is already received, this means that in excess of  60% of  the Group’s 
electricity consumption is automatically measured every 30 minutes. In 
addition to 100% accurate billing on these stores, analysis of  the data has 
also shown that usage in non-trading periods is higher than would have 
been expected. The usage in these periods will be driven down through 
additional training and investment on small scale building management 
systems where appropriate

•   Enhance staff  awareness through training at store level thereby ensuring 

that retail staff  understand that they have a key role in the CMP

Under the current rules of  the Statutory Carbon Reduction Commitment 
(‘CRC’), the Group’s submission to DEFRA will be aggregated with that 
of  Pentland Group Plc who are the ultimate holding company (see note 
33).  Therefore, the Group are working with Pentland Group plc to ensure 
that there will be an efficient and effective transfer into the new emissions 
trading scheme which will be introduced in April 2010 as part of  the CRC. 
However, from an internal Group perspective, the Finance Director will 
carry the responsibility for the entry and subsequent reporting on targets in 
the first phase of  the CRC to 2013.  

The Group is committed to using and subsequently reporting on 
appropriate KPIs with regards to energy usage. Accordingly, the Group can 
report the following:

Energy Usage – Electricity (MWh) 
Energy Usage – Natural Gas (MWh) 
Total Energy Usage (MWh) 
Carbon Footprint (Tonnes CO2) 

2009
49,592
5,270
54,862
33,557

The Group has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 3% year on  
year on a ‘like for like’ basis until the end of  the scheme. This target and  
the associated operating standards that drive this target apply to all the 
Group’s businesses.

The Group has invested heavily in the period to 31 January 2009 in 
replacing inefficient air conditioning systems in over 40 stores with market 
leading technologies which use less energy whilst providing an ambient 
temperature for staff  and visitors. This replacement programme is ongoing 
and it is anticipated that a similar number of  works will be carried out in 
the period to 30 January 2010.

The Group is committed to invest in the necessary resources to help 
achieve its targets on reducing carbon emissions with the following works 
planned for 2009:
•   Expand the CMP to widen the awareness campaign through better 

training, improved communication and reporting

•   Continue the roll out of  smart electricity meters across the store portfolio
•   Continue the air conditioning replacement programme
•   Increase analysis and reporting of  data provided by Smart Meters

The Group is also aware of  the need to seek energy from sustainable 
sources wherever possible. As a result, the Group has recently awarded the 
contract to supply its electricity to 20 locations across Northern Ireland and 
Republic of  Ireland to Airtricity who source 79% of  their electricity from 
renewable sources.

Recycling
Wherever possible, cardboard (the major packaging constituent) is taken 
back to the distribution centres. The cardboard is then baled and passed to 
recycling businesses for reprocessing. During the year, the Group increased 
its recycling of  cardboard to 193.1 tonnes (2008: 176.6 tonnes).

The Group also continues to recycle paper and other office consumables 
wherever possible. This recycling is split into three main elements:
•   General paper waste is collected by a recycling business
•   Confidential paper waste is shredded on collection by a recycling 
business. This business provides a ‘Certificate of  Environmental 
Accomplishment’ which states that the shredded paper, which was 
collected in the year, was the equivalent of  1,123 trees. This represents a 
significant increase from the prior year figure of  497 trees

•   Photocopier and printer toners (laser and ink) are collected and recycled 

for charity by Environmental Business Products Limited

Plastic bags
Approximately 40% of  the bags issued by the Group are high quality 
drawstring bags, which are generally reused by customers many times. 
However, the Group is aware of  the environmental impact from plastic bags 
and have sought to minimise any impact through the following measures:
•   The bags are made from 33% recycled material
•   The bags contain an Oxo-biodegradable additive, which means that they 

degrade totally over a very short life span

In addition, the Group uses paper based bags rather than plastic bags in its 
stores in the Republic of  Ireland.

Ethical Labour Considerations
The Group seeks to provide its customers with high quality and value 
merchandise from manufacturers who can demonstrate compliance with 
internationally accepted good practice in terms of  employment and 
environmental policies.

The Group cares about the labour standards in its global supply chain and 
expects its suppliers to have similar ethical concerns. Prior to any orders 
being placed, all new suppliers must complete the Group’s risk assessment 
form to ensure that the supplier’s activities are in line with the Ethical Trade 
Initiative Base Code. This code covers areas such as health & safety, fire 
procedures and maternity pay provisions. The Group’s buyers audit the 
accuracy of  the responses when visiting the factories concerned.

On occasions, it is not possible to visit the factories directly and the Group 
has to rely on the good faith of  the suppliers who, through the supplier 
contract, are required to agree to the JD code of  conduct which includes a 
specific policy on ‘Employment Standards for Suppliers’.

General Social Responsibility
The Group seeks to be involved in the community where it can make an 
appropriate contribution from its resources and skill base. Examples of  this 
include:
•  JD Versus Cancer
•  Donations to ‘Riders For Health’ in Africa
•  Sponsorship of  the 2008 Multiple Sclerosis Society MS Life Conference
•  Sponsorship and donations of  kit to local junior sports clubs

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The Board

Peter Cowgill
Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Nominations 
Committee aged 56

Peter was appointed Executive Chairman in March 2004. 
He was previously Finance Director of  the Group until his 
resignation in June 2001. Since then he has been a partner in 
Cowgill Holloway Chartered Accountants. He is a  
Non-Executive Director of  a number of  private companies 
and Non-Executive Chairman of  United Carpets Plc and  
MBL Group Plc.

Barry Bown
Chief Executive aged 48

Barry joined the Board in 2000 and has been with JD Sports 
Fashion Plc since 1984. He held the positions of  Head 
of  Retail, Head of  Buying and Merchandising and Chief  
Operating Officer prior to his appointment as Chief  Executive 
in 2000.

Brian Small
Finance Director aged 52

Brian was appointed Finance Director and Company 
Secretary in January 2004. Immediately prior to his 
appointment, he was Operations Finance Director at Intercare 
Group Plc and has also been Finance Director of  a number of  
other companies. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with 
Price Waterhouse in 1981.

Colin Archer
Non-Executive Director, Chairman of Audit and 
Remuneration Committees and member of the 
Nominations Committee aged 67 

Colin was appointed a Non-Executive Director in November 
2001. He has over 40 years experience in the banking and 
financial arenas, having previously been Assistant Corporate 
Director with Barclays Bank Plc. He is also a member of  the 
Chartered Institute of  Bankers. 

Chris Bird
Non-Executive Director, member of Audit, 
Remuneration and Nominations Committees aged 46

Chris was appointed to the Board in May 2003. He is 
a marketing specialist with his own public relations and 
marketing agency. Chris has over 20 years media experience in 
newspapers, commercial radio and sport.

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Directors’ Report

The Directors present their annual report and the audited financial 
statements for the 52 week period ended 31 January 2009.

Principal Activities and Business Review
The principal activity of  the Group continues to be the retail of  sports and  
leisure wear. 

A review of  the business, providing a comprehensive analysis of  the main 
trends and factors likely to affect the development, performance and 
position of  the business, including environmental, employee, social and 
community issues together with the Group’s Key Performance Indicators 
and a description of  the principal risks and uncertainties facing the business 
is detailed on pages 3 to 17 as follows:
•	 Summary	of 	Key	Performance	Indicators	(page	3) 
•	 Chairman’s	Statement	(pages	4	to	6) 
•	 Financial	and	Risk	Review	(page	10	to	11) 
•	 Property	and	Stores	Review	(page	12	to	13) 
•	 Corporate	and	Social	Responsibility	(pages	14	to	17)

Results
Revenue for the 52 week period ended 31 January 2009 was £670.9 million 
and profit before tax £38.2 million compared with £592.2 million and £35.0 
million respectively in the previous financial year. The Consolidated Income 
Statement is set out on page 41.

Proposed Dividend
The Directors recommend a final dividend of  8.90p per ordinary share  
(2008: 6.00p), which together with the interim dividend of  3.10p per 
ordinary share (2008: 2.50p) makes the total dividend payable for the year 
12.00p (2008: 8.50p).

If  approved at the next Annual General Meeting, the dividend will be paid 
on 3 August 2009 to shareholders on the register at the close of  business 
on 8 May 2009.

Directors 
The names of  the current directors of  the Company and their biographical 
details are given on page 18. Mr C Archer retires by rotation at the next 
Annual General Meeting and is eligible for re-election.

Structure of Share Capital
As at 31 January 2009, the Company’s authorised share capital of  
£3,107,500 comprised 62,150,000 ordinary shares of  5p each. 

As at 31 January 2009, the Company’s issued share capital of  £2,433,083 
comprised 48,661,658 ordinary shares of  5p each.

Rights and Obligations of Ordinary Shares 
On a show of  hands at a general meeting, every holder of  ordinary  
shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote, shall have 
one vote and on a poll, every member present in person or by proxy 
and entitled to vote, shall have one vote for every ordinary share held. 
Subject to the relevant statutory provisions, and the Company’s Articles of  
Association, holders of  ordinary shares are entitled to a dividend where 
declared or paid out of  profits available for such purposes. Subject to the 
relevant statutory provisions and the Company’s Articles of  Association, on 
a return of  capital on a winding-up, holders of  ordinary shares are entitled  
to participate in such a return equally in proportion to their shareholding.

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Restrictions on Transfer of Securities
The restrictions on the transfer of  shares in the Company are as follows:
•	 	The	Board	may,	in	its	absolute	discretion,	refuse	to	register	any	transfer	
of  shares, which are not fully paid up (but not so as to prevent dealings  
in listed shares from taking place)

•	 	The	Board	may	also	refuse	to	register	any	transfer	of 	shares	unless	it	is	
in respect of  only one class of  share and it is lodged at the place where 
the register of  members is kept, accompanied by a relevant certificate 
or such other evidence as the Board may reasonably require to show the 
right of  the transferor to make the transfer

•	 	The	Board	may	refuse	to	register	an	allotment	or	transfer	of 	shares	in	

favour of  more than four persons jointly 

•	 	Certain	restrictions	may	from	time	to	time,	be	imposed	by	laws	and	

regulations (for example, insider trading laws)

•	 	Restrictions	may	be	imposed	pursuant	to	the	Listing	Rules	of 	the	

Financial Services Authority whereby certain of  the Group’s employees 
require the Company’s approval to deal in shares

The Company is not aware of  any arrangement between its shareholders 
that may result in restrictions on the transfer of  shares and/or voting rights.

Directors’ Interests
The interests of  the Directors who held office at 31 January 2009 and their 
immediate families in the Company’s shares are shown below: 

P Cowgill 
B Bown 
B Small 
C Archer 

Ordinary shares of 5p each

31 January 2009 
410,263 
5,676 
17,750 
19,121 
452,810 

2 February 2008
410,263 
5,676 
13,750
18,850
448,539 

With the exception of  the interests in the Company’s shares held by  
B Bown and his immediate family, all of  the holdings shown above 
represent beneficial interests.

There has been no change in Directors’ interests since the period-end.

Substantial Interests in Share Capital
As at 30 March 2009, the Company has been advised by the following 
companies of  notifiable interests in its ordinary share capital:  

Pentland Group Plc 
Sports World International Ltd 
Aberforth Partners 

Number of
ordinary shares 
27,963,722 
6,385,255 
5,718,440 

%
57.47 
13.12 
11.75 

Restrictions on Voting Deadlines
The notice of  any general meeting shall specify the deadline for exercising 
voting rights and appointing a proxy or proxies to vote in relation to 
resolutions to be proposed at the general meeting.

Appointment and Replacement of Directors
The Company may by ordinary resolution appoint a person who is willing 
to act as a director, either to fill a vacancy or as an addition to the existing 
Board. Any director so appointed shall hold office only until the dissolution 
of  the first AGM of  the Company following appointment unless they are 
re-elected during such meeting.

At each AGM of  the Company, any director who was elected or last 
re-elected at or before the AGM held in the third calendar year before  
the then current calendar year must retire by rotation and such further 
Directors must retire by rotation so that in total not less than one-third  
of  the Directors retire by rotation each year. A retiring director is eligible  
for re-election.  

The number of  directors at any point in time shall not be less than two.

Amendment of the Company’s Articles of Association 
The Companies Articles of  Association may only be amended by a special 
resolution at a general meeting of  shareholders.

At the 2008 AGM, a special resolution was passed to make amendments 
to the existing Articles of  Association primarily to accommodate the 
provisions of  the Companies Act 2006.

Powers of the Directors
The Directors are responsible for the management of  the business of  
the Company and may exercise all powers of  the Company subject to 
applicable legislation and regulation and the Memorandum and Articles  
of  Association.

A resolution was passed at the 2008 AGM giving the Directors authority 
to buy back ordinary shares up to a maximum of  10% of  the total issued 
ordinary share capital of  the Company. Any shares purchased under such 
authority would be cancelled. No shares have been purchased to date 
under this authority.

Change of Control – Significant Agreements
In the event of  a change of  control of  the Company, the Company and 
the lenders of  the £70.0 million bank syndicated facility shall enter into 
negotiations to determine how to continue the facility. If  no agreement 
is reached within 20 business days of  the date of  change in control, 
the lenders may, by giving not less than 10 business days notice to the 
Company, cancel the facility and declare all outstanding loans, together  
with accrued interest and all other amounts accrued, immediately due  
and payable.

Employees
The Group is committed to promote equal opportunities in employment 
regardless of  employees’ or potential employees’ sex, marital status,  
creed, colour, race, ethnic origin or disability. This commitment applies  
in respect of  all terms and conditions of  employment. Recruitment, 
promotion and the availability of  training are based on the suitability of  any 
applicant and full and fair consideration is always given to disabled persons 
in such circumstances. 

Should an employee become disabled during his or her employment by 
the Group, every effort is made to continue employment and training 

within their existing capacity wherever practicable, or failing that, in some 
alternative suitable capacity.

The Group has continued throughout the year to provide employees  
with relevant information and to seek their views on matters of  common 
concern. Priority is given to ensuring that employees are aware of  all  
significant matters affecting the Group’s performance and of  any significant 
organisational changes. 

Donations
During the period the Group made charitable donations of  £29,500  
(2008: £21,700). No political donations were made in the period (2008: £nil). 

Creditors Payment Policy
For all trade creditors, it is the Group’s policy to: 
•		Agree	the	terms	of 	payment	at	the	start	of 	business	with	the	supplier 
•		Ensure	that	suppliers	are	aware	of 	the	terms	of 	payment 
•		Pay	in	accordance	with	its	contractual	and	other	legal	obligations 

The average number of  days taken to pay trade creditors by the Group  
at the period end was 32 (2008: 33). 

The Group does not follow any code or statement on payment practice.

Auditor
In accordance with Section 384 of  the Companies Act 1985, a resolution is 
to be proposed at the Annual General Meeting for the re-appointment  
of  KPMG Audit Plc as auditor of  the Company. 

Disclosure of Information to the Auditor 
Each person who is a director at the date of  approval of  this report  
confirms that:
•	 	So	far	as	he	is	aware,	there	is	no	relevant	audit	information	of 	which	 

the Company’s auditor is unaware

•	 	Each	director	has	taken	all	the	steps	that	he	ought	to	have	taken	as	a	

director to make himself  aware of  any relevant audit information and to 
establish that the Company’s auditor is aware of  that information 

Annual General Meeting 
Notice of  the Annual General Meeting to be held at 1.00pm on 25 
June 2009 at Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancashire BL9 8RR 
incorporating explanatory notes of  the resolutions to be proposed at the 
meeting is enclosed. A Form of  Proxy is also enclosed.

By order of  the Board of  Directors

B Small  
Secretary  
8 April 2009  

Hollinsbrook Way 
Pilsworth, Bury 
Lancashire BL9 8RR

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Corporate Governance

The Group recognises the importance of  corporate governance and supports the principles of  
corporate governance set out in Section 1 of  the June 2006 FRC Combined Code on Corporate 
Governance (‘the Code’). 

The Board has adopted core values and group standards which set out the behaviours expected of  
staff  in their dealings with shareholders, customers, colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders of  the 
Group. One of  the core values communicated within the Group is a belief  that the highest standard of  
integrity is essential in business. 

The Group has complied throughout the year with the provisions of  the Code.

Board Composition, Meetings and Committees
The Board of  Directors carries the ultimate responsibility for the conduct  
of  the business. 

The Board consists of  two non-executive directors, both of  whom are independent under the  
Code, and three executive directors. Brief  profiles of  each director and their positions are set out  
on page 18. It is the Board’s view that all directors are able to bring independent judgement to bear  
on Board matters and individual directors possess a wide variety of  skills and experience.  
The composition of  the Board is kept under review and changes are made when appropriate and in 
the best interests of  the Group. There have been no changes to the membership of  the Board since the 
last Annual Report was published. 

Mr C Archer is the recognised senior independent non-executive director. The Board believes that the 
two non-executives have provided ample guidance to and control over the three executive directors in a 
demanding period for a small capitalisation listed Group. 

None of  the Directors have served for more than three years without having been re-elected by the 
shareholders. The Board held nine Board Meetings in the year including those convened to discuss and 
sanction the acquisition in the period and to approve the Annual Report and Accounts. Board papers 
including reports from the Chief  Executive and Group Finance Director as well as reports from the 
Operations, Property and Loss Control Directors (who are not on the main Board but who attend the 
meetings as required) are circulated in advance of  each meeting. 

All of  the Directors have access to the Company Secretary and a procedure exists for directors,  
in the furtherance of  their duties, to take independent professional advice if  necessary, at the  
Group’s expense. 

The three principal Board Committees to which responsibilities are delegated are as follows: 

Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee currently comprises the two independent non-executive directors,  
Mr C Archer (Chairman) and Mr C Bird. The Board sets the terms of  reference for the  
Remuneration Committee.

The Committee’s principal duties are to assist the Board in determining the Group’s policy on executive 
directors’ remuneration and to determine specific individual remuneration packages for senior 
executives, including the executive directors, on behalf  of  the Board. During the process, individual 
performance is assessed. 

The Committee met three times during the year. 

The Committee took independent advice on executive compensation and incentives from 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (‘PwC’) (formerly Halliwell Consulting) during the period. 

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Audit Committee 
The Audit Committee currently comprises the two independent  
non-executive directors, Mr C Archer (Chairman) and Mr C Bird. 
The Board sets the terms of  reference for the Audit Committee. The 
Committee’s principal duties are to review published financial statements, 
monitor financial accounting procedures and policies and to review the 
appointment and fees of  the Auditor.  

The Audit Committee met three times in the year with the Auditor 
attending each meeting. 
In the year the Audit Committee discharged its responsibilities by: 
•	 Reviewing	the	Group’s	draft	financial	statements	and	interim	results	 
  statement prior to Board approval and reviewing the external auditor’s  
  detailed reports thereon 
•	 	Reviewing	the	Group’s	pre-close	Christmas	trading	update	

announcement prior to release

•	 Reviewing	the	appropriateness	of 	the	Group’s	accounting	policies 
•	 	Reviewing	regularly	the	potential	impact	on	the	Group’s	financial	
statements of  certain matters such as impairments of  fixed asset  
values and proposed International Accounting Standards

Directors’ Remuneration 
The Directors’ Report on Remuneration and Related Matters is set out on 
pages 29 to 34.

Directors’ Responsibilities
General
The Board’s main roles are to create value to shareholders, to provide 
entrepreneurial leadership of  the Group, to approve the Group’s strategic 
objectives and to ensure that the necessary financial and other resources 
are made available to enable them to meet those objectives. 

Specific
The specific responsibilities reserved to the Board include:  
•		Setting	Group	strategy	and	approving	an	annual	budget	and	 

medium-term projections 

•	Reviewing	operational	and	financial	performance
•	Approving	major	acquisitions,	divestments	and	capital	expenditure	
•	Reviewing	the	Group’s	systems	of 	internal	control	and	risk	management	 
•		Ensuring	that	appropriate	management	development	and	succession	

plans are in place 

•	 	Reviewing	and	approving	the	audit	fee	and	reviewing	non-audit	fees	

•		Reviewing	the	environmental	and	health	and	safety	performance	of 	 

payable to the Group’s external auditor. In reviewing the non-audit fees, 
the Committee also considers the independence of  the external auditor 
and whether its engagement to supply non-audit services is appropriate

the Group 

•		Approving	appointments	to	the	Board	of 	Directors	and	of 	the	 

Company Secretary 

•	 	Reviewing	the	external	auditor’s	plan	for	the	audit	of 	the	Group’s	

•			Approving	policies	relating	to	directors’	remuneration	and	the	 

severance of  directors’ contracts 

•		Ensuring	that	a	satisfactory	dialogue	takes	place	with	shareholders

Insurance
The Company has appropriate insurance in place in respect of  legal 
action against the Directors.

financial statements, key risks of  misstatement in the financial statements, 
confirmations of  auditor independence and the proposed audit fee,  
and approving the terms of  engagement for the audit

The Audit Committee also monitors the Group’s whistle blowing 
procedures ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place for 
employees to be able to raise matters of  possible impropriety in confidence, 
with suitable subsequent follow-up action. An alternative reporting channel 
exists whereby perceived wrongdoing may be reported via telephone, 
anonymously if  necessary.

Nomination Committee 
The Nomination Committee currently comprises the Chairman and the 
two independent non-executive directors. The Nomination Committee has  
not been required to meet in the period.

Board and Committee attendance
The attendance record of  individual directors at Board and committee 
meetings is detailed below:

Board   Remuneration 

Audit
Committee   Committee

Number of meetings  
in year 

P Cowgill  
B Bown  
B Small  
C Archer  
C Bird  

Meetings 

9 

9 
8 
9 
9 
9 

3 

3 
- 
3 
3 
3 

3

3 
-
3 
3 
3

P Cowgill and B Small attended all the committee meetings at the invitation 
of  the non-executive directors.

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Internal Control and Audit
Following publication of  ‘Internal Control: Guidance for Directors on  
the Combined Code’ (the Turnbull guidance), the Board confirms that  
there is an ongoing process for identifying, evaluating and managing the 
significant risks faced by the Group. This process has been in place for the 
year under review and up to the date of  approval of  the annual report and 
accounts, and is regularly reviewed by the Board and accords with the 
Turnbull guidance.

The Directors are responsible for the Group’s system of  internal 
controls and monitoring their effectiveness. However, such a system is 
designed to manage rather than eliminate the risk of  failure to achieve 
business objectives, and can only provide reasonable and not absolute 
assurance against material misstatement. The Directors have established 
an organisation structure with clear operating procedures, lines of  
responsibility, delegated authority to executive management and a 
comprehensive financial reporting process. In particular there are clear 
procedures for the following: 
•	 	Identification	and	monitoring	of 	the	business	risks	facing	the	Group,	 
with major risks identified and reported to the Audit Committee and  
the Board

•	 Capital	investment,	with	detailed	appraisal	and	authorisation	procedures 
•	 	Prompt	preparation	of 	comprehensive	monthly	management	accounts	
providing relevant, reliable and up-to-date information. These allow for 
comparison with budget and previous year’s results. Significant variances 
from approved budgets are investigated as appropriate

•	 	Preparation	of 	comprehensive	annual	profit	and	cash	flow	budgets	

Shareholder Relations
In fulfilment of  the Chairman’s obligations under the new Combined 
Code, the Chairman gives feedback to the Board on issues raised by major 
shareholders. This is supplemented by twice yearly formal feedback to the 
Board on meetings between management, analysts and investors which 
seeks to convey the financial market’s perception of  the Group. 

External brokers’ reports on the Group are also circulated to all directors.  
In addition, the non-executive directors attend results presentations  
and analyst and institutional investor meetings whenever possible.  

The Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) is normally attended by all directors, 
and shareholders are invited to ask questions during the meeting and to 
meet with directors after the formal proceedings have ended. At the AGM 
the level of  proxies lodged on each resolution is announced to the meeting 
after the show of  hands for that resolution.

The Group has frequent discussions with larger shareholders on a range 
of  issues affecting its performance. These include meetings following the 
announcement of  the annual results with the Group’s largest shareholders 
on an individual basis. In addition, the Group responds to individual ad 
hoc requests for discussions from significant shareholders. The senior 
independent non-executive director is available to shareholders if  they  
have concerns which the normal channels of  Chairman, Chief  Executive  
or Group Finance Director have failed to resolve or for which such contact 
is inappropriate.  

allowing  management to monitor business activities and major risks and 
the progress towards financial objectives in the short and medium term

All major shareholders are given the opportunity to meet any new  
non-executive directors on appointment. 

Going Concern
After making enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that 
the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for 
the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going 
concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

•	 	Monitoring	of 	store	procedures	and	the	reporting	and	resolution	of 	

suspected fraudulent activities 

•	 	Reconciliation	and	checking	of 	all	cash	and	stock	balances	and	

investigation of  any material differences

The Board has reviewed the effectiveness of  internal controls by reviewing 
reports covering the testing of  internal controls. In establishing the system 
of  internal control the Directors have regard to the materiality of  relevant 
risks, the likelihood of  a loss being incurred and costs of  control. It follows, 
therefore, that the system of  internal control can only provide a reasonable, 
and not absolute, assurance against the risk of  material misstatement  
or loss.

The scope of  internal audit work performed is determined by the Board  
in conjunction with the Loss Control Director who reports directly to the  
Board every month. The primary focus has continued to be on security 
and minimisation of  unauthorised losses in the business using a team of  
appropriately experienced employees. 

The Board has decided not to employ a full time internal audit function  
as there is a robust control environment and culture in the business.  
On this basis, the costs of  such a function are not considered to be either 
necessary or justified. 

The responsibility for internal control procedures with joint ventures rests 
with the senior management of  those operations. The Company monitors 
its investments and exerts influence through Board representation.

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Directors’ Remuneration Report

This report sets out the remuneration policy operated by the Group in respect of  the executive 
directors, together with disclosures on Directors’ remuneration required by The Directors’ 
Remuneration Report Regulations 2002 (‘the Regulations’). The Auditor is required to report on the 
‘auditable’ part of  this Report and to state whether, in their opinion, that part of  the Report has been 
properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 (as amended by the Regulations). The 
Report is therefore divided into separate sections for audited and unaudited information.

The Board have reviewed the Group’s compliance with the Combined Code (‘the Code’) on 
remuneration related matters. It is the opinion of  the Board that the Group complied with all 
remuneration related aspects of  the Code during the year.

The Report will be put to shareholders for approval at the Annual General Meeting on 25 June 2009.

Unaudited Information

Remuneration Committee 
The Remuneration Committee (the ‘Committee’) comprises both independent Non Executive 
Directors, being Mr C Bird and myself  as Chairman of  the Committee.

The Committee assists the Board in determining the Group’s policy on executive directors’ 
remuneration and determines the specific remuneration packages for senior executives, including the 
Executive Directors, on behalf  of  the Board. When the Committee is considering matters concerning 
key executives below Board level, advice is sought from the Executive Directors. The Committee also 
took independent advice on executive compensation and incentives from PricewaterhouseCoopers 
LLP (‘PwC’) (formerly Halliwell Consulting) during the period. PwC provided no other services to the 
Company in the period.

The Committee is formally constituted with written Terms of  Reference, a copy of  which is available to 
shareholders by writing to the Company Secretary.

The Committee has met threee times during the last year with each member attending all the meetings.

Policy
The policy of  the Committee is to attract, motivate and retain executives of  the necessary calibre 
required to shape and execute the Group’s business strategy and enhance shareholder value over both 
the short and long term. In addition, the policy is to provide executives with the opportunity to earn 
exceptional levels of  reward provided that performance is exceptional.

The key principles behind the Committee’s policy for 2009 and 2010 are:
•   To maintain a competitive package of  total compensation, commensurate with comparable packages 

available with similar retailers

•   To make a significant percentage of  potential maximum reward conditional on short and long term 

performance

•   To link reward to the satisfaction of  targeted objectives which are the main drivers of  value creation
•   To be sensitive in determining Executive Directors’ remuneration to pay and conditions in the Group 

and the wider economic environment

•   To have the flexibility to reward executives for exceptional performance or to address specific issues 

in relation to the retention and motivation of  key executives

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Directors’ Remuneration Report

continued

Components of Remuneration
The main components of  the current remuneration package are:

subsequently approved at the Annual General Meeting held on 26 June 
2008. There have been no changes to the structure of  the SRP in the year. 

The following table outlines the structure of  the LTIP:

Base salary
The policy of  the Committee is to set base salaries for the Executive 
Directors between the lower or median quartile when compared to UK 
quoted retailers with similar corporate attributes to those of  the Group. 

Factors taken into account by the Committee when determining base 
salary levels are:
•   Objective research based on a review of  the remuneration in comparable 

retail companies carried out by PwC

•   The performance of  the individual executive director and their 

Paid / Payable

Total
March 2008   March 2009   March 2010  
£000
£000 
500 
4,000
500 (ii)  1,000
5,000

£000 
500 
500 (i) 

£000 
3,000 
- 
3,000 

1,000 

1,000 

Retention element  
Performance element 
Total 

(i) Based on performance in the period ending 31 January 2009
(ii) Based on performance in the period ending 30 January 2010

contribution to the performance of  the business

The amounts shown above are non-pensionable.

•   Experience and responsibilities of  each executive director
•   Pay and conditions throughout the Group and the wider economic 

environment

In line with the remuneration policy, the salaries of  the Executive Directors 
are reviewed annually.

With effect from 1 April 2009, the salaries for the executive directors have 
been increased as follows:

Executive 
director 
Peter Cowgill 
Barry Bown  
Brian Small (i) 

Previous 
salary 

salary 
£398,475  £410,430 
£284,625  £293,165 
£180,950  £186,380 

New  Percentage 
increase 
3% 
3% 
3% 

  Position against 
comparator
group
Median
Lower Quartile
Lower Quartile

(i) The previous salary for Mr B Small reflected a £5,000 increase awarded 
during the period to 31 January 2009, over and above that which was 
disclosed in the prior period remuneration report. This increase in salary 
was backdated to 1 April 2008 to reflect his additional responsibilities.

Annual bonus
The level of  payout for annual bonus is based on the achievement of  
challenging EPS targets. The Committee reviews these targets at the 
beginning and end of  each financial year to ensure that they remain fair 
and challenging and are appropriate to the current market conditions and 
position of  the Company. 

Whilst the normal maximum bonus potential is 100% of  salary, the 
Remuneration Committee retains the discretion to pay bonuses above that 
level for exceptional performance. This discretion was utilised in 2008 but 
not in 2009.

Special retention payment
In the year to 2 February 2008, the Company faced a real retention risk 
in relation to the Executive Chairman. It was the strong belief  of  the 
Committee that it was crucial to the continued growth of  the Company 
that the services of  the Executive Chairman were secured in the short to 
medium term. As a result, the Committee introduced a Special Retention 
Payment (‘SRP’) for the Executive Chairman to ensure that he was 
retained to focus on driving shareholder value for the foreseeable future. 
The structure of  the SRP was disclosed in my report last year which was 

The retention element of  £4,000,000 was recognised in full in the 
Consolidated Income Statement for the period ended 2 February 2008. 

The performance related element is payable on the achievement of  pre-
determined profit targets in line with market expectations. An amount of  
£500,000 has been recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement for 
the period ended 31 January 2009 on the basis of  the Group achieving 
performance targets for this period. The remaining £500,000 will be 
recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement in the period ended 
January 2010 assuming the applicable target for that period is also 
achieved.

The Committee intends to review the remuneration and retention 
arrangements for the Executive Chairman during the current year.

Cash based Long Term Incentive Plan
The shareholders approved the introduction of  the JD Sports Fashion Plc 
2008 Long Term Incentive Plan (‘LTIP’) at the Annual General Meeting 
held on 26 June 2008. The objective of  the LTIP is to:
•   Provide the Committee with the necessary mechanism with which to 
retain the Executives who are critical to driving shareholder value

•   Provide the Executives with the opportunity to earn competitive rewards 
which was previously severely restricted by the absence of  any long-term 
incentive plan

•   Align the Executives’ interests more closely with those of  the 

shareholders

•   Focus the Executives on sustaining and improving the long-term 

financial performance of  the Company and reward them appropriately 
for doing so

•   Ensure a more appropriate balance in the Executives’ compensation 

between fixed and performance elements

The LTIP consists of  two separate awards that pay out in cash after two 
and three years respectively, subject to continued employment and meeting 
stretching performance targets which drive the creation of  shareholder 
value. The Committee gave considerable thought as to whether the 
awards should pay out in cash or shares and decided that given the 
current shareholder structure and the lack of  a large free float, the delivery 
mechanism should be in cash.

Performance to 
Payable 
Amount Payable: 
Peter Cowgill 
Barry Bown 
Brian Small 
Other Key Executives 

1st Award 

2nd Award
30 January 2010  29 January 2011
March 2011

March 2010 

£400,000 
£350,000 
£250,000 
£1,500,000 
£2,500,000 

£450,000
£393,750
£281,250
£1,625,000
£2,750,000

The 1st award would be paid out in March 2010 subject to the Group 
achieving average headline earnings* of  £40 million over the three year 
period ending 30 January 2010.

The 2nd award would be paid out in March 2011 subject to the Group 
achieving average headline earnings of  £44 million (40% of  payout) and 
£48 million (100% of  payout) over the three year period ending 29 January 
2011.

* Headline earnings are defined as profit before tax and exceptional items.

An amount of  £1,750,000 has been recognised in the Consolidated Income 
Statement for the period ended 31 January 2009 (2008: £833,000) being 
one-third of  the 1st award payable (2008: one-third) and one-third of  the 
2nd award payable (2008: nil). These amounts are consistent with the 
vesting profile of  a three year performance period.

Any payments made under the scheme will be non-pensionable.

Other benefits 
The Company makes contributions into individual personal pension 
schemes for Mr B Bown and Mr B Small at a defined percentage of  salary, 
excluding bonus and other forms of  remuneration.

Other benefits vary from director to director and include entitlement to 
a fully expensed car, private health care for the executive director and 
immediate family and life assurance to provide cover equal to four times the 
executive director’s salary. Car benefits have been calculated in accordance 
with HM Revenue and Customs scale charges.

The Committee actively reviews the levels of  benefit received to ensure 
that they remain competitive in the UK quoted environment.

Service Contracts
Details of  the contracts currently in place for executive directors are  
as follows:

Date of  Contract  Notice Period  Unexpired Term

(Months) 

Barry Bown 
Brian Small 
Peter Cowgill 

20 February 2009 
10 March 2004 
16 March 2004 

12  Rolling 12 months
12  Rolling 12 months
12  Rolling 12 months

Each service contract includes provision for compensation commitments 
in the event of  early termination. For each of  the Executives, these 
commitments now do not exceed one year’s salary and benefits. 

Each service contract expires upon the director reaching the age of  65 
(subject to re-election by shareholders).

The Committee consider these levels of  compensation for loss of  office 
appropriate in light of  the levels of  basic salary provided and prevailing 
market conditions.

In the event of  gross misconduct, the Company may terminate the service 
contract of  an executive director immediately and with no liability to make 
further payments other than in respect of  amounts accrued at the date of  
termination.

During the period ended 31 January 2009, the Committee have sought 
to align the previously preferential terms of  compensation in the event 
of  early termination of  the contract of  Mr B Bown to those of  the other 
executive directors. As a consequence, in the event of  the early termination 
of  his appointment, Mr B Bown is no longer entitled to an additional 
£170,000 (net of  PAYE and NIC) over and above an amount equal to 
12-months salary and benefits.

Principally, in consideration for this change in his contract the Committee 
agreed that a one off  bonus payment be made to Mr B Bown for an 
amount of  £300,000. This one off  payment is non-pensionable and was 
recognised in full in the Consolidated Income Statement for the period 
ended 31 January 2009. All other benefits within his contract of  service 
remained unchanged.

Directors retiring by rotation at the next Annual General Meeting are shown 
in the Directors’ Report on page 20.

During the year, Peter Cowgill also served as Non-Executive Chairman of  
United Carpets Group Plc and MBL Group Plc and has retained earnings 
of  £121,041 in respect of  these offices.

Non-Executive Directors
The Non-Executive Directors have entered into letters of  appointment 
with the Company for a fixed period of  12 months which are renewable by 
the Board and the non-executive director, and are terminable by the non-
executive director or Company on not less than three months’ notice.

Their remuneration is determined by the Board taking into account the 
scope and nature of  their duties and market rates. The Non-Executive 
Directors do not participate in the Company’s incentive arrangements and 
no pension contributions are made in respect of  them.  Details of  their fees 
are set out in the audited information on page 34. 

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continued

Total Shareholder Return
The following graph shows the Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’) of  the Group in comparison to the 
FTSE All Share General Retailers Index over the past five years. The Committee consider the FTSE 
All Share General Retailers Index a relevant index for total shareholder return comparison disclosure 
required under the Regulations as the index represents the broad range of  UK quoted retailers.

TSR is calculated for each financial year end relative to the base date of  31 January 2004 by taking 
the percentage change of  the market price over the relevant period, re-investing any dividends at the 
ex-dividend rate.

Total Shareholders Return from 31 January 2004

%

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

-20

-40

-60

-80

-100

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

FTSE All Share General Retailers Index
JD Sports Fashion Plc

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continued

Audited Information

Individual Directors’ Emoluments
Directors’ salaries and benefits charged in the period to 31 January  
2009 are set out below together with comparatives for the period to  
2 February 2008.

Annual 
Benefits   performance  
related  
bonus  
£000 
398 
285 
181 
- 
- 
864 

excluding  
pensions  
£000 
1 
1 
21 
- 
- 
23 

Salary  
and fees  
£000 
396 
283 
179 
36 
27 
921 

P Cowgill 
B Bown 
B Small 
C Archer 
C Bird 

Special  
retention  
payment  
£000 
500 
- 
- 
- 
- 
500 

Contract 
renegotiation 
payment 
£000 
- 
300 
- 
- 
- 
300 

2009  
Total  
£000 
1,295 
869 
381 
36 
27 
2,608 

2008
2009  
2008   Pensions   Pensions 
costs
costs  
Total  
£000
£000 
£000 
4,819 
-
- 
21
22 
597 
20
21 
386 
35 
-
- 
26 
-
- 
41
43 
5,863 

The pension contributions represent amounts payable to defined  
contribution pension schemes.

Cash Based Long Term Incentive Plan 
In addition, the following amounts have been provided in the period ended  
31 January 2009 in respect of  the LTIP. The amounts recognised comprise  
one third of  the amount proposed for the 1st award based on Group  
performance in the second year of  the three year vesting period and one  
third of  the 2nd award based on Group performance in the first year of  the  
three year vesting period. The first award is payable in March 2010 subject  
to the Group meeting the performance conditions as detailed on page 31.

2009  
£000  
283  
248  
177  
708  

2008
£000
133
117
83
333

P Cowgill 
B Bown 
B Small 

On behalf  of  the Remuneration Committee

Colin Archer 
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee 
8 April 2009

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Directors’ Responsibility Statement

Responsibility Statement
We confirm that to the best of  our knowledge:
•  the financial statements, prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted 

by the EU, give a true and fair view of  the assets, liabilities, financial 
position and profit of  the Parent Company and Group; and 

•  the management report, comprising the chairman’s statement, financial 

and risk review, property and stores review and directors’ report, includes 
a fair review of  the development and performance of  the business and the 
position of  the Parent Company and Group, together with a description 
of  the principal risks and uncertainties that they face.

By order of  the Board 

Brian Small
Group Finance Director
8 April 2009

Responsibilities of Directors
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the 
Group and Parent Company financial statements in accordance with 
applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the Directors to prepare Group and Parent 
Company financial statements for each financial year. Under that law  
they are required to prepare the Group financial statements in accordance 
with IFRSs as adopted by the EU and applicable law and have elected  
to prepare the Parent Company financial statements on the same basis.

The Group and Parent Company financial statements are required by law 
and IFRSs as adopted by the EU to present fairly the financial position of  
the Group and the Parent Company and the performance for that period; 
the Companies Act 1985 provides in relation to such financial statements 
that references in the relevant part of  that Act to financial statements giving 
a true and fair view are references to their achieving a fair presentation.

In preparing each of  the Group and Parent Company financial statements, 
the Directors are required to: 
• Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
• Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
•  State whether they have been prepared in accordance with IFRSs as 

adopted by the EU

•  Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is 
inappropriate to presume that the Group and the Parent Company will 
continue in business

The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 
disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of  the 
Parent Company and enable them to ensure that its financial statements 
comply with the Companies Act 1985. They have general responsibility for 
taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets  
of  the Group and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

Under applicable law and regulations, the Directors are also responsible  
for preparing a Directors’ Report, Directors’ Remuneration Report  
and Corporate Governance Statement that comply with that law and  
those regulations.

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of  the 
corporate and financial information included on the Company’s website. 
Legislation in the UK governing the preparation and dissemination of  
financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the
Members of JD Sports Fashion Plc

We have audited the Group and Parent Company financial statements 
(the ‘financial statements’) of  JD Sports Fashion Plc for the 52 week 
period ended 31 January 2009 which comprise the Consolidated Income 
Statement, the Group and Parent Company Balance Sheets, the Group and 
Parent Company Cash Flow Statements, the Group and Parent Company 
Statements of  Recognised Income and Expense, and the related notes. 

These financial statements have been prepared under the accounting 
policies set out therein. We have also audited the information in the 
Directors’ Remuneration Report that is described as having been audited.

This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in 
accordance with section 235 of  the Companies Act 1985. Our audit work 
has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s members 
those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and 
for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not 
accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the 
Company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the 
opinions we have formed.

Respective Responsibilities of Directors and Auditor
The Directors’ responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report, the 
Directors’ Remuneration Report and the financial statements in accordance 
with applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards 
(IFRSs) as adopted by the EU are set out in the Statement of  Directors’ 
Responsibilities on page 36.

Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements and the part of  the 
Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited in accordance with relevant 
legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing  
(UK and Ireland).

We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements give 
a true and fair view and whether the financial statements and the part 
of  the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited have been properly 
prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and, as regards 
the Group financial statements, Article 4 of  the IAS Regulation. We also 
report to you whether in our opinion the information given in the Directors’ 
Report is consistent with the financial statements. The information given 
in the Directors’ Report includes that specific information presented in the 
Summary of  Key Performance Indicators, Chairman’s Statement, Financial 
and Risk Review, Property and Stores Review and Corporate and Social 
Responsibility pages that is cross-referenced from the Principal Activities 
and Business Review section of  the Directors’ Report.

In addition we report to you if, in our opinion, the Company has not kept 
proper accounting records, if  we have not received all the information and 
explanations we require for our audit, or if  information specified by law 
regarding directors’ remuneration and other transactions is not disclosed. 

We review whether the Corporate Governance Statement reflects the 
Company’s compliance with the nine provisions of  the 2006 Combined 
Code specified for our review by the Listing Rules of  the Financial Services 
Authority, and we report if  it does not. We are not required to consider 
whether the Board’s statements on internal control cover all risks and 
controls, or form an opinion on the effectiveness of  the Group’s corporate 
governance procedures or its risk and control procedures.

We read the other information contained in the Annual Report and 
consider whether it is consistent with the audited financial statements. 
We consider the implications for our report if  we become aware of  any 
apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the financial 
statements. Our responsibilities do not extend to any other information.

Basis of Audit Opinion 
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on 
Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit 
includes examination, on a test basis, of  evidence relevant to the amounts 
and disclosures in the financial statements and the part of  the Directors’ 
Remuneration Report to be audited. It also includes an assessment of  
the significant estimates and judgments made by the Directors in the 
preparation of  the financial statements, and of  whether the accounting 
policies are appropriate to the Group’s and Company’s circumstances, 
consistently applied and adequately disclosed.

We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information 
and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide  
us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial 
statements and the part of  the Directors’ Remuneration Report to  
be audited are free from material misstatement, whether caused by  
fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also  
evaluated the overall adequacy of  the presentation of  information in the 
financial statements and the part of  the Directors’ Remuneration Report 
to be audited.

Opinion
In our opinion:
•		the	Group	financial	statements	give	a	true	and	fair	view,	in	accordance	
with IFRSs as adopted by the EU, of  the state of  the Group’s affairs as  
at 31 January 2009 and of  its profit for the period then ended; 
•		the	Parent	company	financial	statements	give	a	true	and	fair	view,	
in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU as applied in 
accordance with the provisions of  the Companies Act 1985, 
of  the state of  the Parent Company’s affairs as at 31 
January 2009;

•		the	financial	statements	and	the	part	of 	the	

Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited 
have been properly prepared in accordance 
with the Companies Act 1985 and, as 
regards the Group financial statements, 
Article 4 of  the IAS Regulation; and
•		the	information	given	in	the	Directors’	

Report is consistent with the  
financial statements.

KPMG Audit Plc  
Chartered Accountants  
Registered Auditor 
Preston 
8 April 2009

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Consolidated Income Statement

For the 52 weeks ended 31 January 2009

52 weeks to 
  31 January 2009 
£000 

Note 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to 
2 February 2008 
Restated - 
see note 1 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
Restated -
see note 1
£000

(256,315) 
(8,201) 

(20,867) 
(8,122) 

Revenue 
Cost of  sales 

Gross profit 
Selling and distribution expenses - normal 
Selling and distribution expenses - exceptional 
Selling and distribution expenses 
Administrative expenses - normal 
Administrative expenses - exceptional 
Administrative expenses 
Other operating income 

Operating profit 

    Before exceptional items  
Exceptional items 

Operating profit 

Share of  results of  joint venture before  
exceptional items (net of  tax) 
Share of  exceptional items (net of  tax) 

Share of  results of  joint venture 
Financial income 
Financial expenses 

Profit before tax 
Income tax expense 

Profit for the period  

Attributable to equity holders of  the parent 
Attributable to minority interest 

Basic earnings per ordinary share 

Diluted earnings per ordinary share 

4 

4 

4 

15 
15 

15 
7 
8 

3 
9 

26 

10 

10 

670,855 
(340,309) 

330,546 

(264,516) 

(28,989) 
1,109 

38,150 

54,473 
(16,323) 

38,150 

(166) 
914 

748 
529 
(1,210) 

38,217 
(13,707) 

24,510 

24,379 
131 

50.49p 

50.49p 

(225,994) 
(8,404) 

(22,500) 
- 

592,240
(300,813)

291,427

(234,398)

(22,500)
1,086

35,615

44,019
(8,404)

35,615

(145)
-

(145)
297
(764)

35,003
(11,416)

23,587

23,549 
38

48.79p

48.79p

Statement of Recognised
Income and Expense

For the 52 weeks ended 31 January 2009

GROUP 

COMPANY 

52 weeks ended 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks ended 
2 February 2008 
£000 

52 weeks ended 
   31 January 2009  
£000 

53 weeks ended
2 February 2008
£000

Profit for the period 
Exchange differences on translation of  foreign operations 

Total recognised income and expense 
for the period 

Attributable to equity holders of  the parent 
Attributable to minority interest 

 24,510   
 4  

24,514  

 24,383  
 131  

 23,587  
 -  

 23,587  

 23,549  
 38  

 25,801  
 -  

 25,801  

 25,801  
 -  

 24,387 
 - 

 24,387

 24,387 
 - 

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Balance Sheets

As at 31 January 2009

Cash Flow Statements

For the 52 weeks ended 31 January 2009

GROUP 

COMPANY 

As at 
31 January 2009 
£000 

Note 

As at 
2 February 2008 
Restated - 
see note 1 
£000 

As at 
31 January 2009 
£000 

As at
2 February 2008
£000

11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
25 

17 
18 
19 
20 

21 
23 
24 

21 
23 
24 
25 

26 
26 
26 

26 

42,890 
62,668 
4,102 
5,459 
1,108 
- 
- 

44,433 
52,713 
4,151 
5,025 
360 
- 
- 

116,227 

106,682 

2,053 
58,287 
20,453 
23,538 

104,331 

220,558 

(83) 
(80,073) 
(2,859) 
(8,395) 

(91,410) 

- 
(19,690) 
(5,310) 
(379) 

(25,379) 

- 
58,040 
16,251 
11,969 

86,260 

192,942 

(155) 
(80,875) 
(1,893) 
(9,716) 

(92,639) 

(83) 
(11,839) 
(4,726) 
(864) 

(17,512) 

19,757 
48,073 
4,102 
5,227 
- 
6,668 
571 

84,398 

2,053 
43,011 
53,967 
23,530 

122,561 

206,959 

(83) 
(64,584) 
(2,492) 
(8,419) 

(75,578) 

- 
(20,567) 
(3,999) 
- 

(24,566) 

(116,789) 

(110,151) 

(100,144) 

103,769 

82,791 

106,815 

2,433 
11,659 
89,677 

103,769 

102,474 
1,295 

103,769 

2,413 
10,823 
69,555 

82,791 

81,627 
1,164 

82,791 

2,433 
11,659 
92,723 

106,815 

106,815 
- 

106,815 

22,164
39,678
4,151
4,801
-
5,298
-

76,092

-
45,172
47,809
9,343

102,324

178,416

(83)
(62,177)
(1,438)
(8,485)

(72,183)

(83)
(17,939)
(3,351)
(310)

(21,683)

(93,866)

84,550

2,413
10,823
71,314

84,550

84,550
-

84,550

Assets 
 Intangible assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Investment property 
Other receivables 
Equity accounted investment in joint venture 
Investments 
Deferred tax assets 

Total non-current assets 

Available for sale investments 
Inventories 
Trade and other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Total current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Trade and other payables 
Provisions 
Income tax liabilities 

Total current liabilities 

Interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Other payables 
Provisions 
Deferred tax liabilities 

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Total assets less total liabilities 

Capital and reserves 
Issued ordinary share capital 
Share premium 
Retained earnings 

Total equity  

Attributable to equity holders of  the parent 
Attributable to minority interest 

Total equity 

These financial statements were approved by the Board of  Directors on 8 April 2009 and were signed on its behalf  by:
B Bown 
B Small 
Directors

GROUP 

COMPANY

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to 
2 February 2008 
£000 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

Note 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Profit for the period 
Share of  results of  joint venture 
Income tax expense 
Financial expenses 
Financial income 
Depreciation and amortisation of  non-current assets 
Exchange differences on translation of  non-current assets 
Impairment of  intangible assets 
Impairment of  non-current assets 
Impairment of  available for sale investments 
Loss on disposal of  non-current assets 
(Increase)/decrease in inventories 
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables 
Increase in trade and other payables and provisions 
Interest paid 
Income taxes paid 

Net cash from operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received 
Proceeds from sale of  non-current assets 
Proceeds from group asset transfer 
Disposal costs of  non-current assets 
Acquisition of  intangible assets 
Acquisition of  property, plant and equipment 
Acquisition of  investment property 
Acquisition of  non-current other receivables 
Cash consideration of  acquisitions net of  cash acquired 
Acquisition of  available for sale investment 
Investment in joint venture 
Amounts loaned to joint venture 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Repayment of  interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Payment of  finance lease and similar hire purchase contracts 
Dividends paid 

Net cash used in financing activities 

15 
9 
8 
7 

4 
4 
4 
4 

11 
12 
13 

11 

15 

30 
30 

24,510 
(748) 
13,707 
1,210 
(529) 
14,332 
(399) 
2,045 
2,225 
6,077 
2,976 
(57) 
(3,832) 
9,513 
(1,210) 
(15,572) 

54,248 

529 
23 
- 
(1,271) 
- 
(28,019) 
- 
(810) 
(1,310) 
(8,130) 
- 
- 

(38,988) 

(99) 
(56) 
(3,536) 

(3,691) 

23,587 
145 
11,416 
764 
(297) 
12,421 
- 
- 
2,535 
- 
3,015 
2,955 
1,396 
6,877 
(764) 
(7,619) 

56,431 

297 
1,257 
- 
(2,432) 
(4,279) 
(19,407) 
(4,160) 
(389) 
(1,135) 
- 
(505) 
(2,479) 

(33,232) 

(18,917) 
(19) 
(3,524) 

(22,460) 

25,801 
- 
13,961 
1,064 
(526) 
11,228 
- 
2,045 
328 
6,077 
2,180 
2,161 
(6,308) 
7,627 
(1,064) 
(14,908) 

49,666 

526 
5 
- 
(847) 
- 
(21,337) 
- 
(707) 
(1,370) 
(8,130) 
- 
- 

(31,860) 

(83) 
- 
(3,536) 

(3,619) 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

30 

11,569 

739 

14,187 

24,387
-
11,605
887
(320)
10,848
-
-
1,499
-
2,766
1,109
(24,660)
11,805
(887)
(7,777)

31,262

320
1,168
2,339
(2,123)
(4,279)
(18,284)
(4,160)
(373)
(1,323)
-
(505)
(2,479)

(29,699)

(121)
-
(3,524)

(3,645)

(2,082)

Cash and cash equivalents at  
the beginning of the period 

Cash and cash equivalents  
at the end of the period 

30 

30 

11,969 

11,230 

9,343 

11,425

23,538 

11,969 

23,530 

9,343

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Notes to the Financial Statements

1.  Significant accounting policies

JD Sports Fashion Plc, formerly 'The John David Group Plc', (the 'Company') is a company incorporated and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The financial 
statements for the 52 week period ended 31 January 2009 represent those of  the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the 'Group'). The Parent 
Company financial statements present information about the Company as a separate entity and not about its group.

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of  Directors on 8 April 2009.

Basis of preparation
European Union (‘EU LAW’) law (IAS Regulation EC 1606/2002) requires that the financial statements of  the Group are prepared and approved in accordance 
with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU (‘adopted IFRSs’). The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of  the 
requirements of  adopted IFRSs that are endorsed by the EU and effective at 31 January 2009.

The Company has chosen to present its own results under adopted IFRSs and by publishing the Company financial statements here, with the Group financial 
statements, the Company is taking advantage of  the exemption in s230 of  the Companies Act 1985 not to present its individual income statement and related 
notes. 

The following adopted IFRSs, which will have an impact for the Group, were available for early adoption but have not been applied in these financial statements:

continued

1.  Significant accounting policies (continued) 

II.   Joint ventures

Joint ventures are entities over which the Group has joint control based on a contractual arrangement. The results and assets and liabilities of  joint ventures are 
incorporated in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of  accounting. Investments in joint ventures are carried in the balance sheet at 
cost and adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Group's share of  the net assets. Losses of  the joint venture in excess of  the Group's interest in it are not 
recognised.

III.   Transactions eliminated on consolidation

Intragroup balances, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from intragroup transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial 
statements.

Property, plant and equipment
I. 

 Owned assets
Items of  property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

 Where parts of  an item of  property, plant and equipment have different useful economic lives, they are accounted for as separate items.

II.   Leased assets

• 

• 

 IFRS8 'Operating Segments' applicable for financial periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009. This requires that entities adopt the 'management 
approach' to reporting the financial performance of  its operating segments. It is concerned with disclosures only and, as such, will have no impact on the 
Consolidated Income Statement or Group and Company Balance Sheets
 IAS1 '(Revised) Presentation of  Financial Statements' applicable for financial periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009. The standard requires a change 
in the format and presentation of  the Group's primary statements but will have no impact on reported profits or equity

Assets funded through finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts are capitalised as property, plant and equipment where the Group assumes 
substantially all of  the risks and rewards of  ownership. Upon initial recognition, the leased asset is measured at the lower of  its fair value and the present value 
of  the minimum lease payments. Future installments under such leases, net of  financing costs, are included within interest bearing loans and borrowings. 
Rental payments are apportioned between the finance element, which is included in finance costs, and the capital element which reduces the outstanding 
obligation for future installments so as to give a constant charge on the outstanding obligation. 

All other standards and interpretations that are available for early adoption have no impact for the Group.

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling, rounded to the nearest thousand.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified for financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments) at 
fair value through the Consolidated Income Statement.

The preparation of  financial statements in conformity with adopted IFRSs requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the 
application of  policies and reported amounts of  assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical 
experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of  which form the basis of  making the judgements 
about carrying values of  assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The judgements, estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which 
the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected. 

The accounting policies set out below have unless otherwise stated been applied consistently to all periods present in these financial statements and have been 
applied consistently by all Group entities.

The Group’s business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Chairman’s Statement 
and Financial and Risk Review on pages 4 and 10 respectively. In addition, details of  financial instruments and exposures to interest rate, foreign currency, credit 
and liquidity risks are outlined in note 22.

 All other leases are accounted for as operating leases and the rental charges are charged to the Consolidated Income Statement on a straight line basis over the 
life of  the lease.

 Legal fees and other costs associated with the acquisition of  a leasehold interest are capitalised as other receivables within non-current assets.  
These costs are amortised over the life of  the lease.

 Lease incentives are credited to the Consolidated Income Statement on a straight line basis over the life of  the lease.

III.   Depreciation 

Depreciation is charged to the Consolidated Income Statement over the estimated useful lives of  each part of  an item of  property, plant and equipment. The 
estimated useful economic lives are as follows:

• Long leasehold properties 
• Improvements to short leasehold properties 
• Computer equipment 
• Fixtures and fittings 
• Motor vehicles 

2% per annum on a straight line basis
life of  lease on a straight line basis
3 - 6 years on a straight line basis
7 - 10 years, or length of  lease if  shorter, on a straight line basis
25% per annum on a reducing balance basis

Investment property
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals, is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Investment property is 
depreciated over a period of  50 years on a straight-line basis, with the exception of  freehold land, which is not depreciated. The Group has elected not to revalue 
investment property annually but to disclose the fair value in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

As at 31 January 2009, the Group has net cash balances of  £23,455,000 and undrawn committed borrowing facilities of  £70,000,000. As a consequence, the 
Directors believe that the Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully despite the current uncertain economic outlook. 

The fair value is based on an external valuation prepared by persons having the appropriate professional qualification and experience.

After making enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence 
for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Financial Statements.

Prior period restatement
The comparative shown in the Consolidated Income Statement for the 53 week period ended 2 February 2008 has been restated to reclassify certain costs totalling 
£3,274,000 from administrative to selling and distribution expenses. Management consider the revised presentation to be a better reflection of  the nature of  these 
costs. In addition, the comparative Group Balance Sheet as at 2 February 2008, has been restated to reflect the completion during the period of  initial accounting 
in respect of  acquisitions made in the prior period. Adjustments made to the provisional calculation of  the fair value of  assets and liabilities acquired amount to 
£3,080,000. This has resulted in an increase to goodwill of  £3,062,000 and a reduction in minority interests of  £18,000. The impact of  these adjustments on the net 
assets acquired is shown in note 11.

Basis of consolidation
 Subsidiaries 
I. 
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. Control exists when the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of  an entity so as 
to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that are presently exercisable are taken into account. 

 The financial statements of  subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control 
ceases. Minority interests in the net assets of  consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the equity attributable to holders of  the parent. Minority 
interests consist of  the amount of  those interests at the date that control commences and the minority's share of  changes in equity subsequent to that date.

Intangible assets
 Goodwill
I. 
All business combinations are accounted for by applying the purchase method. Goodwill represents amounts arising on acquisition of  subsidiaries. In respect 
of  business acquisitions that have occurred since 1 February 2004, goodwill represents the difference between the cost of  the acquisition and the net fair value 
of  the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of  the acquiree.

 In respect of  acquisitions prior to this date, goodwill is included on the basis of  its deemed cost, which represents the amount recorded under previous GAAP. 
The classification and accounting treatment of  business combinations that occurred prior to 1 February 2004 has not been reconsidered in preparing the 
Group’s opening adopted IFRS balance sheet at 1 February 2004.

 Goodwill is stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units (CGUs) and is tested annually for impairment. 
The CGUs used are the store portfolios and wholesale companies acquired through acquisitions. The recoverable amount is compared to the carrying amount 
of  the CGU including goodwill. The recoverable amount of  a CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations. 

  Negative goodwill arising on an acquisition is recognised immediately in the Consolidated Income Statement.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

1.  Significant accounting policies (continued)

II.   Other intangible assets

Other intangible assets represent brand licences and purchased fascia names. Brand licences are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment 
losses. Amortisation of  brand licences is charged to the Consolidated Income Statement over the term to the licence expiry on a straight-line basis.

Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

1.  Significant accounting policies (continued)

Derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value and remeasured at each period end. The gain or loss on remeasurement to fair value is 
recognised immediately in the Consolidated Income Statement. However, where derivatives qualify for hedge accounting, recognition of  any resultant gain or loss 
depends on the nature of  the item being hedged.

 Separately identifiable fascia names acquired on acquisition are initially stated at fair value and thereafter at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment 
losses. The useful economic life of  each purchased fascia name is considered separately. Where the Directors believe that there is no foreseeable limit to the period 
over which the asset is expected to generate a net cash flow, the specific fascia name is not amortised but is subject to annual impairment reviews. 

Interest rate swaps are recognised at fair value in the balance sheet with movements in fair value recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement for the period. 
The fair value of  interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that the Group would receive or pay to terminate the swap at the balance sheet date, taking into 
account current interest rates and the respective risk profiles of  the swap counterparties.

Investments in subsidiary undertakings and joint ventures
In the Company’s accounts all investments in subsidiary undertakings and joint ventures are stated at cost less provisions for impairment losses.

Available for sale investments
Available for sale investments comprise investments in listed equity shares that are traded in an active market. Available for sale financial assets are measured at fair 
value with fair value gains or losses recognised directly in equity through the statement of  recognised income and expense and recycled into the income statement 
on sale or impairment of  the asset. A significant or prolonged decline in market value is deemed to be objective evidence of  impairment. At this point, the 
cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in equity is recognised in profit or loss for the period. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition 
of  available for sale investments are added to the fair value on initial recognition.

Inventories 
Inventories are stated at the lower of  cost and net realisable value. Cost is based on the weighted average principle. Provisions are made for obsolescence, mark 
downs and shrinkage.

Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the Group’s balance sheet when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of  the 
instrument. Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cashflows from the financial assets expire or are transferred. Financial liabilities are 
derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

Trade receivables
Trade receivables are recognised at amortised cost less impairment losses. A provision for the impairment of  trade receivables is established when there is objective 
evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms. Significant financial difficulties of  the debtor, probability that the 
debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation and default or delinquency in payments are considered indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. The 
movement in the provision is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement. 

Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of  three months or less. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on 
demand are included as a component of  cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of  the Cash Flow Statement, as these are used as an integral part of  the 
Group’s cash management.

Hedging
 Hedge of monetary assets and liabilities
Where a derivative financial instrument is used to hedge the foreign exchange exposure of  a recognised monetary asset or liability, no hedge accounting is applied 
and any gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement. 

Provisions
A provision is recognised in the balance sheet when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of  a past event, it is more likely than not that 
an outflow of  economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and the obligation can be estimated reliably.

Within the onerous lease provision, management have provided against the minimum contractual lease cost less potential sublease income for vacant stores. For 
loss making trading stores, provision is made to the extent that the lease is deemed to be onerous. 

Revenue  
Revenue represents the amounts receivable by the Group for goods supplied to customers net of  discounts, returns and VAT. Revenue is recognised when goods 
are sold and title has passed. 

Exceptional items
Items that are material in size, unusual or infrequent in nature are included within operating profit and disclosed separately as exceptional items in the Consolidated 
Income Statement. 

The separate reporting of  exceptional items, which are presented as exceptional within the relevant category in the Consolidated Income Statement, helps provide 
an indication of  the Group’s underlying business performance. The principal items which will be included as exceptional items are:

 •  Loss/(profit) on the disposal of  non-current assets
•  Provision for rentals on onerous property leases
Impairment of  property, plant and equipment
• 
Impairment of  non-current other receivables
• 
• 
Impairment of  intangible assets
•  The cost of  significant restructuring and incremental integration costs following acquisition 

Net cash/interest bearing borrowings
Net cash consists of  cash and cash equivalents together with other borrowings from bank loans, other loans, loan notes, finance leases and similar hire purchase 
contracts.

Financial income
Financial income comprises interest receivable on funds invested. Financial income is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement on an effective interest 
method.

Interest-bearing borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Following the initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are 
stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement over the period of  the 
borrowings on an effective interest basis.

Financial expenses
Financial expenses comprise interest payable on interest-bearing loans and borrowings. Financial expenses are recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement 
on an effective interest method.

Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are non-interest bearing and are stated at their cost.

Income tax expense
Tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax.

Foreign currency translation
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of  the transaction.

I. 

 Current income tax
Current income tax expense is calculated using the tax rates which have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date, adjusted for any tax 
paid in respect of  prior years.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of  exchange at the balance sheet date.  
Exchange differences in monetary items are recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement. 

II.   Deferred taxation

Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of  historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date  
of  the transaction.

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of  the Group's overseas operations are translated into sterling at the rate of  exchange at the balance sheet date. Income 
and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the accounting period. 

Derivative financial instruments  
The Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from operational, financing and investment 
activities. In accordance with its treasury policy, the Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. However, derivatives that do 
not qualify for hedge accounting are accounted for as trading instruments.

Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of  assets and liabilities for 
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The following temporary differences are not provided for:

 •  Goodwill not deductible for tax purposes 
•  The initial recognition of  assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profit
•  Differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future

 The amount of  deferred tax provided is based on the expected realisation or settlement of  the carrying amount of  assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted 
or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

 A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilised. 
Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

1.  Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

2.   

Segmental analysis

Impairment
The carrying amounts of  the Group’s assets other than inventories and deferred tax assets are reviewed annually to determine whether there is any indication of  
impairment. An impairment review is performed on individual cash generating units (CGUs), being principally individual stores or a collection of  stores where 
the cash flows are not independent. If  any such impairment exists then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. Impairment losses are recognised in the 
Consolidated Income Statement.

Impairment losses in respect of  goodwill are not reversed.

Pensions
The Group operates defined contribution pension schemes, the assets of  which are held separately from those of  the Group in independently administered funds. 
Obligations for contributions to the defined contribution schemes are recognised as an expense in the Consolidated Income Statement when incurred.

Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The preparation of  financial statements in conformity with adopted IFRSs requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the 
application of  policies and reported amounts of  assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical 
experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of  which form the basis of  making the judgements 
about carrying values of  assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The judgements, 
estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of  causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of  assets and liabilities are discussed below:

I. 

 Impairment of goodwill
The Group is required to test whether goodwill has suffered any impairment. The recoverable amounts of  cash generating units have been determined based 
on value-in-use calculations. The use of  this method requires the estimation of  future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing operation of  the cash 
generating unit and the choice of  a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value.  The cash generating units used are the store portfolios and 
wholesale companies acquired through acquisitions.

II.   Impairment of property, plant and equipment and non-current other receivables

Property, plant and equipment and non-current other receivables are reviewed for impairment if  events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 
amount of  an asset or a cash generating unit is not recoverable. The recoverable amount is the greater of  the fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

III.   Impairment of other intangible assets with indefinite lives 

The Group is required to test whether other intangible assets with an indefinite useful economic life have suffered any impairment. The recoverable amount 
of  these assets is based on the estimation of  future sales and the choice of  a suitable royalty and discount rate in order to calculate the present value. Note 11 
provides further detail of  the judgements made by the Board in determining that the lives of  acquired fascia names are indefinite.

  The Group manages its business activities through two Divisions - Sport and Fashion. Revenue and costs for the 52 weeks ended 31 January 2009 are 
readily identifiable for each segment.

The Divisional results for the 52 weeks to 31 January 2009 are as follows:

INCOME STATEMENT 

Revenue 

 Operating profit before financing and exceptional items  
Exceptional items 

Operating profit/(loss) 
Share of  results of  joint venture 
Financial income 
Financial expenses 

Profit before tax 
Income tax expense 

Profit for the period 

Sport 
£000 

571,814 

54,261 
(14,204) 

40,057 

Fashion 
£000 

Total
£000

99,041 

670,855

212 
(2,119) 

(1,907) 

54,473 
(16,323)

38,150 
748
529 
(1,210)

38,217 
(13,707)

24,510

 The Board consider that the share of  results of  joint venture and net funding costs are cross divisional in nature and cannot be allocated between the 
Divisions on a meaningful basis.

BALANCE SHEET 

Total assets 

Total liabilities 

Sport 
£000 

153,867 

(88,298) 

Fashion 
£000 

49,683 

(19,716) 

Unallocated 
£000 

Total
£000

17,008 

220,558

(8,775) 

(116,789 )

 Unallocated assets and liabilities relate to items which are cross divisional including interest in joint venture, tax and elements of  goodwill. 

IV.   Provisions to write inventories down to net realisable value

The Group makes provisions for obsolescence, mark downs and shrinkage based on historical experiences and management estimates of  future events. 

OTHER SEGMENT INFORMATION 

V. 

 Onerous property lease provisions
The Group makes a provision for onerous property leases on specific stores based on the anticipated future cash outflows relating to the contractual lease cost 
less potential sublease income. The estimation of  sublease income is based on historical experience and knowledge of  the retail property market in the area 
around each specific property. Significant assumptions and judgements are used in making these estimates and changes in assumptions and future events could 
cause the value of  these provisions to change. This would include sub-let premises becoming vacant, the liquidation of  an assignee resulting in a property 
reverting to the Group or closing an uneconomic store and subletting at below passing rent.

 Capital expenditure:
 Property, plant and equipment 
Non-current other receivables 
Goodwill on acquisition 
Available for sale investments 

 Depreciation, amortisation and impairments:
Depreciation and amortisation of  non-current assets 
Impairment of  intangible assets 
Impairment of  non-current assets 
Impairment of  available for sale investments 

Sport 
£000 

23,003 
810 
- 
8,130 

11,667 
2,045 
799 
6,077 

Fashion 
£000 

5,016 
- 
864 
- 

2,665 
- 
1,426 
- 

Total
£000

28,019
810 
864 
8,130

14,332 
2,045 
2,225 
6,077

The operations and assets of  the Group are located almost entirely in the United Kingdom. Accordingly, no geographical analysis is presented.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

2. 

Segmental analysis (continued)

The comparative divisional results for the 53 weeks to 2 February 2008 are as follows:

INCOME STATEMENT 

Revenue 

 Operating profit/(loss) before financing and exceptional items 
Exceptional items 

Sport 
£000 

544,372 

45,615 
(8,574) 

37,041 

Operating profit/(loss) 
 Share of  results of  joint venture 
Financial income 
Financial expenses 

Profit before tax 
Income tax expense 

Profit for the period 

BALANCE SHEET 

Total assets 

Total liabilities 

Sport 
£000 

127,586 

(80,891) 

Fashion 
£000 

49,096 

(18,680) 

Fashion 
£000 

Total
£000

47,868 

592,240

(1,596) 
170 

(1,426) 

Unallocated 
£000 

44,019 
(8,404)

35,615 
(145) 
297 
(764)

35,003 
(11,416)

23,587

Total
£000

16,260 

192,942

(10,580) 

(110,151)

continued

3. 

Profit before tax

 Profit before tax is stated after charging: 
Auditor’s remuneration: 

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of  the Company's annual accounts 
Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for other services: 
The audit of  the Company's subsidiaries pursuant to legislation 
Other services pursuant to legislation 
Tax services  
All other services 

Depreciation and amortisation of  non-current assets: 
Depreciation of  property, plant and equipment 

Owned 
Held under finance lease and similar hire purchase contracts 

Depreciation of  investment property - owned 
Amortisation of  intangible assets 
Amortisation of  non-current other receivables - owned 

Impairments of  non-current assets: 

Property, plant and equipment (see note 4) 
Intangible assets (see note 4) 
Other non-current assets (see note 4) 

Impairments of  current assets: 

Available for sale investments (see note 4) 

Rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases for: 

Land and buildings 
Other - plant and equipment 

 Unallocated assets and liabilities relate to items which are cross divisional including interest in joint venture, tax and elements of  goodwill. 

Provision to write down inventories to net realisable value 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

103 

61 
21 
69 
5 

13,527 
23 
49 
362 
371 

2,119 
2,045 
106 

6,077 

70,807 
1,253 
1,475 

811 
298 
698 

106

42
51
27
20

11,674
155
9
60
523

2,535
-
-

-

67,332
923
216

1,087
-
525

OTHER SEGMENT INFORMATION 

 Capital expenditure: 
 Property, plant and equipment 
Investment property 
 Non-current other receivables 
Goodwill on acquisition 
Other intangible assets 

Depreciation, amortisation and impairments:
Depreciation and amortisation of  non-current assets 
Impairment of  non-current assets 

Sport 
£000 

18,491 
4,160 
373 
17 
4,279 

10,918 
1,500 

Fashion 
£000 

916 
- 
16 
14,154 
5,481 

1,503 
1,035 

Total
£000

19,407 
4,160 
389 
14,171 
9,760

12,421 
2,535

The operations and assets of  the Group are located almost entirely in the United Kingdom. Accordingly, no geographical analysis is presented.

 Profit before tax is stated after crediting: 
 Rents receivable and other income from property 
Sundry income 
Foreign exchange gain recognised 

 In addition, fees of  £20,000 (2008: £40,000) were incurred and paid by Pentland Group Plc (see note 33) in relation to the non-coterminous audit of  the 
Group for the purpose of  inclusion in their consolidated financial statements. The Group also incurred fees of  £nil (2008: £35,000) in respect of  tax and 
accounting advice provided by the Company's auditor, which is included in the cost of  acquisitions in the period (see note 11).

Non-current other receivables comprises legal fees and other costs associated with the acquisition of  leasehold interests (see note 14).

4. 

 Exceptional items

Note  

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

 Loss on disposal of  non-current assets 
Impairment of  non-current assets  
Onerous lease provision for stores returning under privity 
Lease variation costs (i) 

 Selling and distribution expenses - exceptional 

 Impairment of  intangible assets  
Impairment of  available for sale investments 

Administrative expenses - exceptional 

11 
17 

(i) Lease variation costs represent the costs of  varying onerous leases to create a break option.

2,976 
2,225 
3,000 
- 

8,201 

2,045 
6,077 

8,122 

3,015
2,535
-
2,854

8,404

-
-

-

16,323 

8,404

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continued

5. 

 Remuneration of directors

 Directors’ emoluments: 
As non-executive directors 
As executive directors 
Pension contributions 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

63 
3,253 
43 

3,359 

61
6,135
41

6,237

continued

6. 

Staff numbers and costs (continued) 

The aggregate payroll costs of  these persons were as follows:

 Wages and salaries 
Social security costs 
Other pension costs 

 The remuneration of  the executive directors includes retention and contract renegotiation payments totalling £800,000 (2008: £4,000,000) and provision 
for future LTIP payments of  £708,000 (2008: £333,000). Further information on directors’ emoluments is shown in the Directors' Remuneration Report 
on page 29.

7. 

 Financial income

6. 

 Staff numbers and costs

 Group
The average number of  persons employed by the Group (including directors) during the period, analysed by category, was as follows:

 Sales and distribution 
Administration 

Full time equivalents 

2009 

9,498 
201 

9,699 

5,737 

2008

8,459
168

8,627

4,951

Bank interest 
Other interest 

8. 

 Financial expenses

 Average staff  numbers for the 53 week period to 2 February 2008 (Group and Company) have been re-analysed between administration and sales and 
distribution on a consistent basis to the restatement of  operating costs in the Income Statement comparative (see note 1).

The aggregate payroll costs of  these persons were as follows:

 On bank loans and overdrafts 
Finance charges payable in respect of  finance lease and similar hire purchase contracts 

 Wages and salaries 
Social security costs 
Other pension costs (see note 29) 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

95,351 
6,617 
474 

102,442 

83,890
5,601
374

89,865

 In the opinion of  the Board, the key management as defined under IAS24 'Related Party Disclosures' are the five executive and non-executive Directors 
(2008: five). Full disclosure of  the directors' remuneration is given in the Directors' Remuneration Report on page 29. 

 Company
The average number of  persons employed by the Company (including directors) during the period, analysed by category, was as follows:

 Sales and distribution 
Administration 

Full time equivalents 

2009 

7,835 
181 

8,016 

4,621 

2008

7,813
158

7,971

4,553

9. 

 Income tax expense

Current tax
 UK corporation tax at 28.3% (2008: 30%) 
Adjustment relating to prior periods 

Total current tax charge   

Deferred tax
 Deferred tax (origination and reversal of  temporary differences) 
Adjustment relating to prior periods 

Total deferred tax credit (see note 25) 

Income tax expense 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

78,813 
5,426 
381 

84,620 

77,186
5,169
351

82,706

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

323 
206 

529 

278
19

297

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

1,209 
1 

1,210 

758
6

764

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

14,167 
25 

14,192 

87 
(572) 

(485) 

13,707 

13,229
(251)

12,978

(544)
(1,018)

(1,562)

11,416

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Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

9. 

 Income tax expense (continued)

Reconciliation of income tax expense

 Profit before tax multiplied by the standard rate of  corporation tax in the UK of  28.3% (2008: 30%) 
Effects of: 

Expenses not deductible 
Depreciation and impairment of  non-qualifying non-current assets 
Loss on disposal of  non-qualifying non-current assets 
Non qualifying impairment of  available for sale investments 
Reduction in future tax rate 
Effect of  overseas tax rates 
(Loss)/profit from joint venture - after tax result included 
Other differences 
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of  prior periods 

Income tax expense 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

10,828 

262 
945 
516 
1,722 
- 
(66) 
(212) 
259 
(547) 

13,707 

10,501

306
1,451
586
-
3
(161)
44
(45)
(1,269)

11,416

 The adjustment relating to prior periods represents a correction of  the eligible/ineligible split in respect of  non-current assets.

10.  

Earnings per ordinary share

Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share
 The calculation of  basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share at 31 January 2009 is based on the profit for the period attributable to equity holders of  
the parent of  £24,379,000 (2008: £23,549,000) and a weighted average number of  ordinary shares outstanding during the 52 weeks ended 31 January 
2009 of  48,287,502 (2008: 48,263,434), calculated as follows:

 Issued ordinary shares at beginning of  period 
Issued ordinary shares at end of  period 

Weighted average number of  ordinary shares during the period - basic and diluted 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008

48,263,434 
48,661,658 

48,287,502 

48,263,434
48,263,434

48,263,434

Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share
 Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share has been based on the profit for the period attributable to equity holders of  the parent for each 
financial period but excluding the post tax effect of  certain exceptional items. The Directors consider that this gives a more meaningful measure of  the 
underlying performance of  the Group.

Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of  the parent 
Exceptional items excluding loss on disposal of  non-current assets 
Tax relating to exceptional items 
Share of  exceptional items of  joint venture (net of  tax) 

Note 

4 

Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of  the parent excluding exceptional items   

Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

24,379 
13,347 
(1,885) 
(914) 

34,927 

72.33p 

23,549
5,389
(1,405)
-

27,533

57.05p

continued

11. 

   Intangible assets

GROUP 

 Cost or valuation
At 27 January 2007 
Acquisitions 

At 2 February 2008 
Acquisitions 

At 31 January 2009 

 Amortisation and impairment
At 27 January 2007 
Charge for the period 

At 2 February 2008 
Charge for the period  
Impairment 

At 31 January 2009 

Net book value 
At 31 January 2009 

At 2 February 2008 

At 27 January 2007  

Goodwill 
£000 

Brand Licence 
£000 

Fascia Name 
£000 

Total
£000

25,769 
14,171 

39,940 
864 

40,804 

5,207 
- 

5,207 
- 
2,045 

7,252 

33,552 

34,733 

20,562 

- 
4,279 

4,279 
- 

4,279 

- 
60 

60 
362 
- 

422 

3,857 

4,219 

- 

- 
5,481 

5,481 
- 

25,769 
23,931

49,700 
864

5,481 

50,564

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

5,207 
60

5,267 
362
2,045

7,674

5,481 

42,890

5,481 

44,433

- 

20,562

 The impairment in the period relates to the residual goodwill on the acquisition of  trade and certain assets of  14 stores in Airport locations from 
Hargreaves (Sports) Limited in 2006, and reflects disappointing trade since acquisition.

 The brand licence is a sub-licence to use the Sergio Tacchini brand in the UK until 2019. The original cost of  £4,279,000 is being amortised on a 
straight-line basis over the licence period. Amortisation of  this intangible is included within cost of  sales in the Consolidated Income Statement.

 The fascia name of  £5,481,000 represents the fair value of  the ‘Bank’ fascia name acquired as part of  the prior period acquisition of  Bank Stores 
Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries. The ‘Bank’ fascia name is not being amortised as management consider this asset to have an indefinite useful 
economic life. Factors considered by the Board in determining that the useful life of  the Bank fascia name is indefinite include:

•	 The	strength	of 	the	Bank	fascia	name	in	the	branded	fashion	sector
•	 The	history	of 	the	fascia	name	and	that	of 	similar	assets	in	the	retail	sector
•	 The	commitment	of 	the	Group	to	continue	to	operate	Bank	stores	separately	for	the	foreseeable	future

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Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

11. 

Intangible assets (continued)

COMPANY 

 Cost or valuation
At 27 January 2007 
Acquisitions 

At 2 February 2008 and 31 January 2009 

 Amortisation and impairment
At 27 January 2007 
Charge for the period 

At 2 February 2008 
Charge for the period 
Impairment 

At 31 January 2009 

Net book value 
At 31 January 2009 

At 2 February 2008 

At 27 January 2007  

Goodwill 
£000 

Brand Licence 
£000 

Total
£000

19,945 
4,279

24,224

2,000 
60

2,060
362 
2,045

4,467

- 
4,279 

4,279 

- 
60 

60 
362 
- 

422 

3,857 

19,757

4,219 

- 

22,164

17,945

19,945 
- 

19,945 

2,000 
- 

2,000 
- 
2,045 

4,045 

15,900 

17,945 

17,945 

 Acquisition of Nicholas Deakins Limited
 On 11 April 2008, the Group acquired 100% of  the entire issued share capital of  Nicholas Deakins Limited for a cash consideration of  £1,337,000 
together with associated fees of  £33,000. Nicholas Deakins Limited is involved in the design, sourcing and wholesale of  own-label fashion footwear and 
apparel. 

The goodwill calculation is summarised below:

continued

11. 

Intangible assets (continued)

Prior period acquisition of Topgrade Sportswear Limited
 On 7 November 2007, the Group acquired a 51% share of  Topgrade Sportswear Limited for a cash consideration of  £1,020,000 together with 
associated fees of  £168,000. Topgrade Sportswear Limited is a wholesaler of  sports and fashion related footwear, apparel and accessories.

 During the 12-month period following acquisition, certain hindsight adjustments have been made to the provisional fair values of  the net assets of  
Topgrade Sportswear Limited as at the acquisition date, in accordance with IFRS3 ‘Business Combinations’. The revised calculation of  goodwill is 
summarised below:

Acquiree’s net assets at the acquisition date: 
Property, plant & equipment 
Inventories 
Trade and other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents  
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Trade and other payables 
Deferred tax (liabilities) / assets 

Net identifiable assets 

Minority interest 

Goodwill on acquisition 

Consideration paid – satisfied in cash 

Book and provisional

fair value at  
7 November 2007 
£000 

Fair value 
adjustments 
£000 

Fair value at
31 January 2009
£000

191 
2,005 
1,115 
189 
(59) 
(1,072) 
(37) 

2,332 

(1,144) 

- 

1,188 

(31) 
(383) 
437 
- 
(5) 
(436) 
383 

(35) 

18 

17 

- 

160 
1,622 
1,552 
189 
(64) 
(1,508) 
346

2,297

(1,126)

17

1,188

Prior period acquisition of Bank Stores Holdings Limited
 On 7 December 2007, the Group acquired the entire share capital of  Bank Stores Holdings Limited for a cash consideration of  £1 together with 
associated fees of  £135,000. Bank is a retailer of  branded mens and womens fashion footwear, apparel and accessories.

Book and provisional
fair value
£000

 During the 12-month period following acquisition, certain hindsight adjustments have been made to the provisional fair values of  the consolidated net 
assets of  Bank Stores Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries as at the acquisition date, in accordance with IFRS3 ‘Business Combinations’. The revised 
calculation of  goodwill is summarised below:

Acquiree’s net assets at the acquisition date: 
Property, plant & equipment  
Inventories  
Trade and other receivables  
Cash and cash equivalents  
Trade and other payables 
Income tax liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 

Net identifiable assets  

Goodwill on acquisition  

Consideration paid - satisfied in cash  

3 
190
520 
60 
(215)
(51)
(1)

506 

864 

1,370

 The Board believe that the excess of  consideration paid over net identifiable assets is best considered as goodwill on acquisition, representing non-
contractual customer loyalty, employee expertise and anticipated future operating synergies.

In the period after acquisition to 31 January 2009, Nicholas Deakins Limited generated turnover of  £2,215,000 and an operating loss of  £22,000.

 If  the acquisition of  Nicholas Deakins Limited had been completed on 3 February 2008, Group revenues and operating profits would have been 
£671,349,000 and £38,065,000 respectively.

Acquiree’s net liabilities at the acquisition date: 
Intangible assets 
Property, plant & equipment 
Inventories 
Trade and other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Trade and other payables 
Provisions 
Income tax liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 

Net identifiable liabilities 

Goodwill on acquisition 

Consideration paid – satisfied in cash 

Provisional fair value at 
2 February 2008 
£000 

Fair value 
adjustments 
£000 

Fair value at
31 January 2009
£000

5,481 
8,427 
8,151 
3,169 
- 
(18,796) 
(15,913) 
(1,117) 
(376) 
- 

(10,974) 

11,109 

135 

- 
(878) 
(246) 
(85) 
- 
(16) 
(50) 
- 
(569) 
(1,201) 

(3,045) 

3,045 

- 

5,481 
7,549 
7,905 
3,084 
- 
(18,812) 
(15,963) 
(1,117) 
(945) 
(1,201)

(14,019)

14,154

135

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Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

11. 

Intangible assets (continued)

 Impairment tests for cash generating units containing goodwill
Goodwill is allocated to the Group’s cash generating units (CGUs) and tested annually for impairment. The CGUs used are the store portfolios and 
wholesale companies acquired through acquisitions. The recoverable amount is compared to the carrying amount of  the CGU including goodwill. 

 The recoverable amount of  a CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations. The CGUs for which the carrying amount of  goodwill is deemed 
significant are shown below:

 Hargreaves airports store portfolio 
Allsports store portfolio 
RD Scott store portfolio 
First Sport store portfolio 
Bank store portfolio 
Nicholas Deakins Limited 

 GROUP 

COMPANY

2009 
£000 

- 
924 
2,617 
14,976 
14,154 
864 

33,535 

2008 
£000 

2,045 
924 
2,617 
14,976 
14,154 
- 

34,716 

2009 
£000 

- 
924 
- 
14,976 
- 
- 

15,900 

2008
£000

2,045
924
-
14,976
-
-

17,945

 Based on the value-in-use calculations performed in the year, impairment charges of  £2,045,000 have been recognised in the Consolidated Income 
Statement in the period. These relates entirely to goodwill on the Hargreaves airports store portfolio.

The key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations are set out below:

•   In relation to the Allsports store portfolio, RD Scott store portfolio, Bank store portfolio and First Sport store portfolio, the cash flow projections are based 

on actual operating results, together with financial forecasts and strategy plans approved by the Board covering a five year period. These forecasts and plans 
are based on both past performance and expectations for future market development. Cash flows beyond this five year period are extrapolated using a 
growth rate of  2.0% (2008: 2.0%) which is a prudent estimate of  the growth based on past experience

•   In relation to the Hargreaves airports store portfolio, the cash flow projections were based on actual operating results together with financial forecasts and 
strategy plans for individual stores for the periods to the end of  the individual concession agreements. These forecasts assumed annual growth of  2.0% 
(2008: 2.0%). No assumption has been made on agreements being extended except where those extensions were agreed before 31 January 2009
•   In relation to Nicholas Deakins Limited, the cashflow projections are based on actual divisional operating results together with financial forecasts and 

strategy plans approved by the Board. These forecasts are based on both past performance and expectations for future development

•   The discount rate of  12.7% (2008: 9.0%) is pre-tax and reflects the specific risks and costs of  capital of  the Group
•   The Board believe that any foreseeable possible change in these assumptions would not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the 

recoverable amount

 Impairment tests for intangible assets with indefinite lives
 Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested annually for impairment by comparing the recoverable amount of  fascia names to their carrying value. 
The recoverable value of  individual fascia names is determined based on a ‘royalty relief ’ method of  valuation, which takes projected future sales, 
applies a royalty rate to them and discounts the projected future post tax royalties, to arrive at a net present value. The Group has used a discount rate 
of  15.0% (2008: 12.5%) to reflect current market assessments of  the time value of  money and risks specific to the asset, for which the future cash flow 
estimates have not been adjusted. Projected future sales are based on financial forecasts approved by the Board covering a five-year period. Subsequent 
sales projections assume annual growth of  5.0% for a further five years and 0% growth thereafter (2008: same).

continued

12. 

 Property, plant and equipment

GROUP 

Improvements to
short leasehold 
properties 
£000  

Computer 
equipment 
£000 

Fixtures and 
fittings 
£000 

Motor
 vehicles 
£000 

 Cost
At 27 January 2007  
Additions 
Disposals 
On acquisition of  subsidiaries  

At 2 February 2008  
Additions 
Disposals 
Exchange differences 
On acquisition of  subsidiaries 

At 31 January 2009 

 Depreciation and impairment
At 27 January 2007 
Charge for period 
Impairments 
Disposals 

 At 2 February 2008 
Charge for period 
Impairments 
Disposals 
Exchange differences 

At 31 January 2009 

Net book value
At 31 January 2009 

 At 2 February 2008 

At 27 January 2007 

13,796 
1,504 
(2,341) 
702 

13,661 
2,617 
(1,406) 
66 
- 

14,938 

8,771 
1,026 
112 
(1,876) 

8,033 
1,065 
243 
(1,096) 
9 

8,254 

6,684 

5,628 

5,025 

Total
£000

105,519 
19,407 
(11,416) 
7,709

121,219 
28,019 
(13,819) 
462 
3

8,284 
1,585 
(290) 
47 

9,626 
1,706 
(185) 
5 
1 

83,200 
16,173 
(8,609) 
6,860 

97,624 
23,610 
(12,132) 
391 
2 

239 
145 
(176) 
100 

308 
86 
(96) 
- 
- 

11,153 

109,495 

298 

135,884

5,632 
1,360 
20 
(276) 

6,736 
1,629 
57 
(171) 
4 

8,255 

2,898 

2,890 

2,652 

49,059 
9,403 
2,403 
(7,195) 

53,670 
10,772 
1,819 
(9,694) 
62 

56,629 

138 
40 
- 
(111) 

67 
84 
- 
(73) 
- 

78 

63,600 
11,829 
2,535 
(9,458)

68,506 
13,550 
2,119 
(11,034) 
75

73,216

52,866 

220 

62,668

43,954 

34,141 

241 

101 

52,713

41,919

 Included in the net book value of  computer equipment is £nil (2008: £62,000), fixtures and fittings £nil (2008: £481,000) and motor vehicles £nil  
(2008: £41,000) in respect of  assets held under finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts. Depreciation for the period on these assets was 
£nil (2008: £29,000), £nil (2008: £120,000) and £23,000 (2008: £6,000), respectively. The maturity of  obligations under finance lease and similar hire 
purchase contracts is included in note 21.

 Impairment charges of  £2,119,000 (2008: £2,535,000) relate to all classes of  property, plant and equipment in cash generating units which are loss 
making and where it is considered that the position can not be recovered as a result of  a continuing deterioration in the  performance in the particular 
store. The cash generating units represent individual stores, or a collection of  stores where the cash flows are not independent, with the loss based 
on the specific revenue streams and costs attributable to those cash generating units. Assets in impaired stores are written down fully except where a 
reasonable estimate may be made of  their recoverable value, calculated as the greater of  the fair value less costs to sell and value in use. 

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continued

12. 

Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

14. 

Other non-current receivables

 COMPANY 

 Cost
At 27 January 2007  
Additions 
Disposals 
Transfers to other  
group companies 

 At 2 February 2008 
Additions 
Disposals 

At 31 January 2009 

 Depreciation and impairment
At 27 January 2007 
Charge for period 
Impairments 
Disposals 
Transfers to other  
group companies 

 At 2 February 2008 
Charge for period 
Impairments 
Disposals 

At 31 January 2009 

  Net book value
At 31 January 2009 

At 2 February 2008 

At 27 January 2007 

13. 

Investment property

 Cost
At 27 January 2007 
Additions 

At 2 February 2008 and 31 January 2009 

 Depreciation and impairment
At 27 January 2007 
Charge for period 

At 2 February 2008 
Charge for period 

At 31 January 2009 

 Net book value
At 31 January 2009 

At 2 February 2008 

At 27 January 2007 

Improvements to
short leasehold 
properties 
£000  

Computer 
equipment 
£000 

Fixtures and 
fittings 
£000 

Motor
vehicles 
£000 

12,799 
1,377 
(1,935) 

(431) 

11,810 
2,079 
(1,309) 

12,580 

8,148 
922 
76 
(1,484) 

(55) 

7,607 
817 
33 
(1,058) 

7,399 

5,181 

4,203 

4,651 

7,675 
1,517 
(228) 

(40) 

8,924 
1,136 
(168) 

9,892 

5,384 
1,121 
1 
(219) 

(34) 

6,253 
1,340 
4 
(162) 

7,435 

2,457 

2,671 

2,291 

75,674 
15,278 
(7,273) 

(2,276) 

81,403 
18,122 
(10,250) 

89,275 

45,969 
8,242 
1,422 
(5,900) 

(1,011) 

48,722 
8,284 
267 
(8,344) 

48,929 

40,346 

32,681 

29,705 

Total
£000

96,389 
18,284 
(9,600) 

Loan notes receivable from joint venture 
Other receivables 

  GROUP 

 COMPANY

2009 
£000 

2,629 
2,830 

5,459 

  2008 
  £000 

2,479 
2,546 

5,025 

2009 
£000 

2,629 
2,598 

  2008
  £000

  2,479
  2,322

5,227 

  4,801

241 
112 
(164) 

- 

(2,747)

189 
- 
(23) 

166 

149 
28 
- 
(111) 

- 

66 
30 
- 
(19) 

77 

89 

123 

92 

102,326 
21,337 
(11,750)

111,913

59,650 
10,313 
1,499 
(7,714)

(1,100)

62,648 
10,471 
304 
(9,583)

63,840

48,073

39,678

36,739

GROUP AND COMPANY
£000

-
4,160

4,160

- 
9

9 
49

58

4,102

4,151

-

 The loan notes receivable from the joint venture earn interest at bank base lending rates plus a margin of  1.5% and are repayable in full over a five-
year period ending in December 2012. The first repayment is due to be made in July 2011 of  an amount equal to that which would have been repaid 
cumulatively to July 2011 had repayments been made in equal quarterly installments over the full five-year period and will include accrued interest at 
that time. The remaining balance will be paid in equal quarterly installments to December 2012.

 The Board do not consider there to be any significant credit risk in respect of  the loan notes receivable from the joint venture as at 31 January 2009.

Other receivables represent lease premia, legal fees and other costs associated with the acquisition of  leasehold interests.

 Impairment losses of  £106,000 (2008: £86,000) have been recognised on other receivables in specific cash generating units which are loss making. The 
methodology behind identifying loss making cash generating units is explained in note 12.

15.  

 Interest in joint venture

 On 3 December 2007, the Group acquired 49% of  the issued share capital of  Focus Brands Limited for an initial cash consideration of  £49,000 together 
with associated fees of  £456,000. Focus Brands Limited is a jointly controlled entity set up for the purposes of  acquiring Focus Group Holdings Limited 
and its subsidiary companies ('Focus Group'). The Focus Group is involved in the design, sourcing and distribution of  branded and own brand footwear, 
apparel and accessories. Focus Brands Limited is jointly controlled with the former shareholders of  Focus Group Holdings Limited. 

  Deferred consideration may be payable to the vendors in the event that the profit before amortisation and after tax of  the Focus Group exceeds certain 
thresholds in the period to 31 January 2013. The maximum total deferred consideration that could be payable to the vendors is approximately £12.4 
million. As at 31 January 2009, the Board do not consider it probable that further consideration will be paid. Accordingly, no further liability has been 
recognised as at the balance sheet date.

The results and assets and liabilities of  the Focus Group are incorporated in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method  
of  accounting. The interest in the joint venture in the Group's balance sheet is based on the share of  the net assets, which are as follows:

Non-current assets 
Current assets 
Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 

Total net assets 

31 January 2009 
£000 

2 February 2008
£000

607 
5,675 
(5,158) 
(16) 

1,108 

592
9,778
(4,381)
(5,629)

360

 The amount included in the Consolidated Income Statement in relation to joint ventures is as follows:

52 weeks to 
  31 January 2009 

53 weeks to
  2 February 2008

Before 
exceptionals 
£000 

Exceptionals 
£000 

After 
exceptionals 
£000 

Before 
exceptionals 
£000 

Exceptionals 
£000 

After
exceptionals
£000

£000 

Revenue 

13,043 

- 

13,043 

Share of  result before tax 
Tax 

Share of  result after tax 

(155) 
(11) 

(166) 

1,270 
(356) 

914 

1,115 
(367) 

748 

3,142 

(207) 
62 

(145) 

- 

- 
- 

- 

3,142

(207)
62

(145)

 As at 31 January 2009, the Group had loan notes receivable from Focus Brands Limited, including accrued interest thereon, to the value of  £2,629,000 
(2008: £2,479,000). 

Based on an external valuation, the fair value of  investment property as at 31 January 2009 was £3,600,000 (2008: £4,160,000).

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continued

16.  

Investments

COMPANY 

Cost
At 27 January 2007 
Additions 

At 2 February 2008 
Additions 

At 31 January 2009 

Impairment
At 27 January 2007 and 2 February 2008 
Impairments 

At 31 January 2009 

Net book value  
At 31 January 2009 

At 2 February 2008 

At 27 January 2007 

Investments
£000

5,470 
1,828

7,298
1,370

8,668

(2,000)
-

(2,000)

6,668

5,298

3,470

  The addition to investments in the year comprises £1,370,000 on the acquisition of  Nicholas Deakins Limited (100% owned). A full list of  subsidiaries 
and jointly controlled entities is shown in Note 34. 

17. 

Available for sale investments

 Cost 
 As at 27 January 2007 and 2 February 2008 
 Additions 

As at 31 January 2009 

Fair value 
As at 27 January 2007 and 2 February 2008 
Additions 
Impairments 

As at 31 January 2009 

GROUP  
£000  

COMPANY 
£000

 -  
 8,130  

 8,130  

 -  
 8,130  
(6,077) 

 2,053  

 - 
 8,130 

 8,130 

 - 
 8,130 
(6,077)

 2,053

 The available for sale investments represent investments in listed equity securities. The Group holds a strategic non-controlling interest of  9.98% in JJB 
Sports Plc. These shares are classified as available for sale. The fair value of  equity securities is based on quoted market prices.

continued

19. 

 Trade and other receivables

Current assets
 Trade receivables 
Other receivables 
Prepayments and accrued income 
Amounts owed by other Group companies 

The ageing of  trade receivables is detailed below:

GROUP 

Not past due - 60 days 
Past 60 days 

GROUP  COMPANY 

Not past due - 60 days 
Past 60 days 

  GROUP 

2009 
£000 

  2008 
  £000 

 COMPANY

2009 
£000 

  2008
  £000

2,503 
2,550 
15,400 
- 

20,453 

Net 
£000 

1,778 
725 

2009 
Provision 
£000 

(36) 
(152) 

(188) 

2,503 

2009 
Provision 
£000 

- 
- 

- 

Net 
£000 

302 
399 

701 

Gross 
£000 

1,814 
877 

2,691 

Gross 
£000 

302 
399 

701 

2,150 
167 
13,934 
- 

16,251 

Gross 
£000 

1,951 
426 

2,377 

Gross 
£000 

584 
40 

624 

701 
2,527 
11,057 
39,682 

618
5
10,657
36,529

53,967 

47,809

2008
Provision 
£000 

- 
(227) 

(227) 

2008
Provision 
£000 

- 
(6) 

(6) 

Net
£000

1,951
199

2,150

Net
£000

584
34

618

 The Board consider that the carrying amount of  trade and other receivables approximate their fair value. Concentrations of  credit risk with respect to 
trade receivables are limited due to the majority of  the Group’s customer base being large and unrelated. Therefore, no further credit risk provision is 
required in excess of  the normal provision for impairment losses, which has been calculated following individual assessments of  credit quality based on 
historic default rates and knowledge of  debtor insolvency or other credit risk. Movement on this provision is shown below:

At 27 January 2007 
On acquisition of  subsidiaries 

At 2 February 2008 
Released 
On acquisition of  subsidiaries 
Utilised 

At 31 January 2009 

GROUP 
£000 

COMPANY
£000

6 
221 

227 
(25) 
4 
(18) 

188 

6
-

6 
-
- 
(6)

-

18. 

Inventories

The other classes within trade and other receivables do not contain impaired assets.

  GROUP 

2009 
£000 

  2008 
  £000 

 COMPANY

2009 
£000 

  2008
  £000

 Included within prepayments and accrued income for the Group and Company is £160,000 (2008: £217,000) in relation to deferred costs incurred in 
setting up the current bank facility (see note 21).

Finished goods and goods for resale 

58,287 

58,040 

43,011 

45,172

 The cost of  inventories recognised as expenses and included in cost of  sales for the 52 weeks ended 31 January 2009 was £345,416,000  
(2008: £303,092,000). 

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20. 

Cash and cash equivalents

Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

21. 

Interest bearing loans and borrowings (continued)

 Bank balances and cash floats 

23,538 

11,969 

23,530 

9,343

21. 

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Within one year 
 Between one and two years 

  GROUP 

2009 
£000 

  2008 
  £000 

 COMPANY

2009 
£000 

  2008
  £000

Loan notes
The maturity of  the loan notes is as follows:

  GROUP 

2009 
£000 

  2008 
  £000 

83 
- 

83 

99 
83 

182 

 COMPANY

2009 
£000 

83 
- 

83 

2008
£000

83
83

166

Current liabilities
Obligations under finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts 
Loan notes 

Non-current liabilities
Loan notes 

  GROUP 

2009 
£000 

  2008 
  £000 

 COMPANY

2009 
£000 

  2008
  £000

- 
83 

83 

- 

56 
99 

155 

83 

- 
83 

83 

- 

-
83

83

83

The loan notes do not carry interest and are redeemable at par on 29 December 2009. 

22. 

Financial instruments

 Financial assets
The Group’s financial assets are all categorised as loans and receivables. Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or 
determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. The Group’s loans and receivables comprise ‘Trade and other receivables’, ‘Cash and 
cash equivalents’ and ‘Loan notes receivable from joint venture’ included within ‘Other non-current receivables’ in the balance sheet. 

The following note provides information about the contractual terms of  the Group and Company’s interest bearing loans and borrowings.
For more information about the Group and Company’s exposure to interest rate risk, see note 22.

 Cash and cash equivalents comprise short-term cash deposits with major United Kingdom and European clearing banks and earn floating rates of  
interest based upon bank base rates or rates linked to LIBOR. The currency profile of  cash and cash equivalents is shown below:

Bank facilities
 The Group has a £70,000,000 revolving facility which expires on 18 October 2011. Under this facility, a maximum of  10 drawdowns may be outstanding 
at any time with drawdowns made for a period of  one, two, three or six months with interest currently payable at a rate of  LIBOR plus a margin of  
0.75% (2008: 0.75%). The commitment fee on the undrawn element of  the facility is 45% of  the applicable margin rate.

GROUP 

Bank balances and cash floats 

At 31 January 2009, there were no amounts drawndown on this facility (2008: £nil).

Finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts
The maturity of  obligations under finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts is as follows:

 Within one year 

  GROUP 

 COMPANY

2009 
£000 

- 

  2008 
  £000 

56 

2009 
£000 

- 

  2008
  £000

-

 Amounts owed under finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts are secured on the assets to which they relate with interest charged at rates of  
10% to 21%. No new finance leases or similar hire purchase contracts were entered into in the period. All of  the agreements in place as at 2 February 
2008 were entered into by Topgrade Sportswear Limited prior to its acquisition by the Company on 7 November 2007.

 Future minimum lease payments under finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts together with the value of  the principle are as follows: 

GROUP 

  Minimum lease  
payments 
2009 
£000 

Interest 
2009 
£000 

Principal 
2009 
£000 

  Minimum lease
  payments 
2008 
£000 

Interest 
2008 
£000 

Principal
2008
£000

 Within one year 

- 

- 

- 

66 

(10) 

56

 Sterling 
Euros 
US Dollars 

COMPANY 

Bank balances and cash floats 

 Sterling 
Euros 
US Dollars 

2009 
£000 

23,538 

21,341 
1,288 
909 

23,538 

2009 
£000 

23,530 

22,312 
361 
857 

23,530 

2008
£000

11,969

6,218
5,067
684

11,969

2008
£000

9,343

3,833
4,826
684

9,343

Other financial assets are all denominated in sterling.

Financial liabilities
 The Group’s financial liabilities are all categorised as other financial liabilities. Other financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost. The Group’s 
other financial liabilities comprise ‘Interest bearing loans and borrowings’ and ‘Trade and other payables’.

 Included in trade and other payables are £87,000 and £105,000 of  US Dollar and Euro denominated payables respectively. All other financial liabilities 
are denominated in Sterling

 Risk management
 The Group’s operations expose it to a variety of  financial risks that include the effects of  changes in exchange rates, interest rates, credit risk and 
its liquidity position. The Group manages these risks through the use of  derivative instruments, which are reviewed on a regular basis. Derivative 
instruments are not entered into for speculative purposes.

Interest rate risk 
 The Group finances its operations by a mixture of  retained profits and bank borrowings. Other than a small proportion of  finance lease borrowing at 
fixed interest rates, the Group’s borrowings are at floating rates, partially hedged by floating rate interest on deposits, reflecting the seasonality of  its 
cash flow.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

22. 

 Financial instruments (continued)

 Interest rate risk therefore arises from bank borrowings. The Board regularly reviews the interest rate risk of  the Group and uses interest rate swaps to 
minimise exposure to interest rate fluctuations where appropriate. Given that the facility is not drawndown at certain times of  the year, the Board did not 
consider that an interest rate swap on the floating rate facility was necessary as at 31 January 2009. The net fair value of  swap liabilities at 31 January 
2009 was £nil (2008: £nil).

continued

22. 

 Financial instruments (continued)

As at 31 January 2009, there are undrawn committed facilities with a maturity profile as follows:

 The Group has potential bank floating rate financial liabilities on the £70,000,000 revolving credit facility, although there were no drawdowns from 
this facility at 31 January 2009 (2008: £nil). When drawdowns are made, the Group is exposed to cash flow interest risk with interest paid on its bank 
floating rate liabilities at a rate of  LIBOR plus a margin of  0.75% (2008: 0.75%).

Expiring in more than two years but no more than three years 
Expiring in more than three years but no more than four years 

2009 
£000 

70,000 
- 

70,000 

2008
£000

-
70,000

70,000

 The Group paid interest on its finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts at market interest rates. Although the rates varied between agreements, 
the rates on each individual agreement were fixed for the whole term with the interest range being between 10% to 21% (see note 21). As at 31 January 
2009, the Group has no liabilities in respect of  finance lease or similar hire purchase contracts.

 A change of  1% in the average interest rates during the year, applied to the average net cash/debt position of  the Group during the period, would 
change profit before tax by £37,000 (2008: £6,000). This assumes that all other variables remain unchanged. Calculations are performed on the same 
basis as the prior year.

Foreign currency risk
 The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk on sales and purchases that are denominated in a currency other than pound sterling. The currencies 
giving rise to this risk are the Euro and US Dollar with sales made in Euros and purchases made in both Euros and US Dollars (principal exposure).  
To protect its foreign currency position, the Group sets a buying rate for the purchase of  goods in US Dollars at the start of  the buying season (typically 
six to nine months before the product actually starts to appear in the stores) and then enters into a number of  Euro/Dollar and Sterling/Dollar 
contracts whereby the minimum exchange rate on the purchase of  dollars is guaranteed.

 As at 31 January 2009, options have been entered into to protect approximately 70% of  the US Dollar requirement for the period to January 2010. 
The balance of  the US Dollar requirement for the period will be satisfied at spot rates. Hedge accounting is not applied.

 As at 31 January 2009, the fair value of  these instruments was an asset of  £885,000 (2008: liability of  £347,000) which has been included within current 
assets (2008: current liabilities).

 A 10% strengthening of  sterling relative to the Euro and the US Dollar as at the balance sheet date would have reduced profit before tax by £196,000 
(2008: £523,000). A 10% weakening of  sterling relative to the Euro and the US Dollar as at the balance sheet date would have increased profit before 
tax by £216,000 (2008: £575,000). These figures assume that all other variables remain unchanged. Calculations are performed on the same basis as the 
prior year.

 Credit risk
 Credit risk arises from the possibility of  customers and counterparties failing to meet their obligations to the Group. Investments of  cash surpluses, 
borrowings and derivative instruments are made through major United Kingdom and European clearing banks, which must meet minimum credit 
ratings as required by the Board.

 All customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing 
basis and provision is made for impairment where amounts are not thought to be recoverable (see note 19). At the balance sheet date there were no 
significant concentrations of  credit risk.

 The Group considers it maximum exposure to credit risk to be equivalent to total trade and other receivables of  £20,453,000 (2008: £16,251,000) and 
cash and cash equivalents of  £23,538,000 (2008: £11,969,000). 

 The Company has provided guarantees on banking facilities entered into by Topgrade Sportswear Limited and Nicholas Deakins Limited totalling 
£2,000,000 and £600,000 respectively. In addition, the £70,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement encompasses cross guarantees between the 
Company, RD Scott Limited, Bank Fashion Limited, Bank Stores Holdings Limited, Bank Stores Financing Limited, Athleisure Limited and First Sport 
Limited to the extent to which any of  these companies is overdrawn. As at 31 January 2009, the value of  these guarantees was £1,976,000 (2008: £nil).

Liquidity risk
 The Group manages its cash and borrowing requirement to minimise net interest expense, whilst ensuring that the Group has sufficient liquid resources 
to meet the operating needs of  the business. The forecast cash and borrowing profile of  the Group is monitored on an ongoing basis, to ensure that 
adequate headroom remains under committed borrowing facilities.

 All of  the Groups financial liabilities as at 31 January 2009 and 2 February 2008 have a contractual maturity date falling within a period of  one year 
from the balance sheet date.

The commitment fee on these facilities is 0.34% (2008: 0.34%). 

Fair values
The fair values together with the carrying amounts shown in the balance sheet as at 31 January 2009 are as follows: 

 Available for sale investments 
Trade and other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Loan notes 
Trade and other payables - current 
Trade and other payables - non-current 

Unrecognised gains  

The comparatives at 2 February 2008 are as follows: 

 Trade and other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Finance lease and similar hire purchase contracts  
Loan notes 
Trade and other payables - current 
Trade and other payables - non-current 

Note 

17 
19 
20 
21 
23 
23 

Note 

19 
20 
21 
21 
23 
23 

GROUP 

COMPANY

 Carrying amount 
2009 
£000 

Fair value 
2009 
£000 

Carrying amount 
2009 
£000 

Fair value
2009
£000

2,053 
20,453 
23,538 
(83) 
(80,073) 
(19,690) 

2,053 
20,453 
23,538 
(81) 
(80,073) 
(19,690) 

2,053 
53,967 
23,530 
(83) 
(64,584) 
(20,567) 

2,053 
53,967 
23,530 
(81) 
(64,584) 
(20,567)

(53,802) 

(53,800) 

(5,684) 

(5,682)

2 

2

GROUP 

COMPANY

 Carrying amount 
2008 
£000 

Fair value 
2008 
£000 

Carrying amount 
2008 
£000 

Fair value
2008
£000

16,251 
11,969 
(56) 
(182) 
(80,875) 
(11,839) 

16,251 
11,969 
(56) 
(168) 
(80,875) 
(11,839) 

47,809 
9,343 
- 
(166) 
(62,177) 
(17,939) 

47,809 
9,343 
- 
(152) 
(62,177) 
(17,939)

(64,732) 

(64,718) 

(23,130) 

(23,116)

Unrecognised gains  

14 

14

 In the opinion of  the Board, the fair value of  the Groups financial assets and liabilities as at 31 January 2009 and 2 February 2008 are not considered 
materially different to that of  the book value. On this basis, the carrying amounts have not been adjusted for the fair values.

Estimation of fair values
The major methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of  financial instruments reflected in the table are as follows:

  Finance lease and similar hire purchase contracts 
The fair value is estimated as the present value of  future cash flows, discounted at market rates for homogeneous lease agreements (7% - 10%).  
The estimated fair value reflects changes in interest rates.

 Loan notes
The loan notes have been discounted at a rate of  2.25% (2008: 6.0%).

 Interest rate swap liabilities on unsecured bank loan
The fair value of  the interest rate swap liabilities on the previous term loan facility is calculated on the discounted expected future interest  
cash flows.

 Trade and other receivables/payables
For trade and other receivables/payables (as adjusted for the fair value of  the foreign exchange contracts), the notional amount is deemed  
to reflect the fair value.

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continued

23. 

Trade and other payables

Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

25. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities (continued)

  GROUP 

2009 
£000 

  2008 
  £000 

 COMPANY

2009 
£000 

  2008
  £000

Movement in deferred tax during the period

GROUP 

 Current liabilities
Trade payables 
Other payables and accrued expenses 
Other tax and social security costs 
Amounts payable to other group companies 

 Non-current liabilities
Other payables and accrued expenses 
Amounts payable to other group companies 

34,837 
36,562 
8,674 
- 

 33,868 
 36,785 
 10,222 
- 

29,824 
28,145 
6,570 
45 

  26,018
  28,963
  7,196
-

80,073 

 80,875 

64,584 

  62,177

19,690 
- 

 11,839 
- 

13,985 
6,582 

  11,357
  6,582

19,690 

 11,839 

20,567 

  17,939

24. 

 Provisions

 Provisions relate to costs on onerous property leases and represent anticipated minimum contractual lease costs less potential sublease income for 
vacant properties. For loss making trading stores, provision is made to the extent that the lease is deemed to be onerous. The provisions are discounted 
where the effect is material. The discount rate used is 12.7% (2008: 9.0%) (see note 11).

GROUP  

 Balance at 2 February 2008 
Provisions created during the period 
Provisions released during the period 
Provisions utilised during the period 

Balance at 31 January 2009 

COMPANY 

 Balance at 2 February 2008 
Provisions created during the period 
Provisions released during the period 
Provisions utilised during the period 

Balance at 31 January 2009 

Current 
£000 

Non-current 
£000 

Total
£000

6,619 
5,985 
(2,985) 
(1,450)

5,310 

8,169

4,726 
2,851 
(2,267) 
- 

3,351 
2,024 
(1,376) 
- 

3,999 

6,491

1,893 
3,134 
(718) 
(1,450) 

2,859 

1,438 
2,666 
(533) 
(1,079) 

2,492 

Balance at 27 January 2007  
On acquisition 
Recognised in income 

Balance at 2 February 2008 
Recognised in income 

Balance at 31 January 2009 

Property, plant 
and equipment 

Chargeable 
gains held over/ 
 rolled over  

Lease variations 
and other items  

Tax losses 

Total

1,049 
1,510 
61 

2,620 
(2,543) 

77 

1,160 
- 
(828) 

332 
- 

332 

(638) 
(505) 
(795) 

(1,938) 
2,395 

457 

- 
(150) 
- 

(150) 
(337) 

1,571 
855 
(1,562)

864 
(485)

(487) 

379

Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following: 

COMPANY 

Assets 2009 
£000 

Assets 2008 
£000 

Liabilities 2009 
£000 

Liabilities 2008 
£000 

Net 2009  Net 2008
£000

£000 

Property, plant and equipment 
Chargeable gains  
held over/rolled over 
Lease variations 
General accruals 

- 

- 
- 
(1,079) 

- 

- 
(470) 
(830) 

 Tax (assets)/liabilities 

(1,079) 

(1,300) 

176 

332 
- 
- 

508 

1,278 

332 
- 
- 

1,610 

176 

1,278

332 
- 
(1,079) 

332
(470)
(830)

(571) 

310

Movement in deferred tax during the period

COMPANY 

Property, plant 
and equipment 

Chargeable 
gains held over/ 
rolled over 

Lease variations 
and other items 

Current 
£000 

Non-current 
£000 

Total
£000

4,789 
4,690 
(1,909) 
(1,079)

 Balance at 27 January 2007 
Recognised in income 

Balance at 2 February 2008 
Recognised in income 

Balance at 31 January 2009 

968 
310 

1,278 
(1,102) 

176 

1,160 
(828) 

332 
- 

332 

Total

1,490 
(1,180)

310 
(881)

(638) 
(662) 

(1,300) 
221 

(1,079) 

(571)

25. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

 Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following:

GROUP 

Assets 2009 
£000 

Assets 2008 
£000 

Liabilities 2009 
£000 

Liabilities 2008 
£000 

Net 2009  Net 2008
£000

£000 

 Property, plant and equipment 
Chargeable gains 
held over/rolled over 
Lease variations 
General accruals 
Tax losses 

Tax (assets)/liabilities 

- 

- 
- 
- 
(487) 

(487) 

- 

- 
(603) 
(1,335) 
(150) 

(2,088) 

77 

332 
- 
457 
- 

866 

2,620 

77 

2,620

332 
- 
- 
- 

332 
- 
457 
(487) 

332
(603)
(1,335)
(150)

2,952 

379 

864

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Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

27. 

 Dividends

 After the balance sheet date the following dividends were proposed by the Directors. The dividends were not provided for at the balance sheet date.

continued

26. 

Capital and reserves

Issued ordinary share capital

GROUP AND COMPANY 

At 2 February 2008 
Uptake of  interim scrip dividend alternative 

At 31 January 2009 

Number of  
ordinary shares  
thousands 

48,263 
398 

48,661 

Ordinary
share capital
£000

2,413 
20

2,433

8.90p per ordinary share (2008: 6.00p) 

 Dividends on issued ordinary share capital 

 The total number of  authorised ordinary shares was 62,150,000 (2008: 62,150,000) with a par value of  5p per share (2008: 5p per share). All issued 
shares are fully paid.

Reconciliation of movement in capital and reserves 

GROUP 

Ordinary  
share capital 
£000 

Share 
premium 
£000 

Retained 
earnings 
£000 

Minority 
interest 
£000 

Balance at 27 January 2007 
Minority interest on acquisition 
Total recognised income and expense 
Dividends to shareholders (see note 27) 

Balance at 2 February 2008 
Shares issued in the period 
Total recognised income and expense 
Dividends to shareholders (see note 27) 

2,413 
- 
- 
- 

2,413 
20 
- 
- 

10,823 
- 
- 
- 

10,823 
836 
- 
- 

48,366 
- 
23,549 
(3,524) 

68,391 
- 
24,383 
(4,392) 

- 
1,126 
38 
- 

1,164 
- 
131 
- 

Total
equity
£000

61,602 
1,126 
23,587 
(3,524)

82,791 
856 
24,514 
(4,392)

Balance at 31 January 2009 

2,433 

11,659 

88,382 

1,295 

103,769

Reconciliation of movement in capital and reserves

COMPANY 

Balance at 27 January 2007 
Total recognised income and expense 
Dividends to shareholders (see note 27) 

 Balance at 2 February 2008 
Shares issued in the period 
Total recognised income and expense 
Dividends to shareholders (see note 27) 

Ordinary 
share capital 
£000 

Share 
premium 
£000 

Retained 
earnings 
£000 

2,413 
- 
- 

2,413 
20 
- 
- 

10,823 
- 
- 

10,823 
836 
- 
- 

50,451 
24,387 
(3,524) 

71,314 
- 
25,801 
(4,392) 

Total
equity
£000

63,687 
24,387 
(3,524)

84,550 
856 
25,801 
(4,392)

Balance at 31 January 2009 

2,433 

11,659 

92,723 

106,815

 The capital structure of  the Group consists of  equity attributable to equity holders of  the parent, comprising issued share capital, share premium and 
retained earnings. The Board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future 
development of  the business. There were no changes to the Group’s approach to capital management during the period.

Full disclosure on the rights attached to shares is provided in the Directors' Report on page 20. 

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

4,331 

2,896

52 weeks to 
31 January 2009 
£000 

53 weeks to
2 February 2008
£000

2,896 
1,496 

4,392 

2,317
1,207

3,524

 Final dividend of  6.00p (2008: 4.80p) per qualifying ordinary share paid in respect of  prior period,  
but not recognised as a liability in that period 
Interim dividend of  3.10p (2008: 2.50p) per qualifying ordinary share paid in respect of  current period 

 A scrip alternative was offered in respect of  the interim dividend of  3.10p. As a result, a total of  398,224 new shares were issued, in lieu of  the cash 
dividend, with a reference share price of  £2.15. The balance of  £640,000 was paid out as a cash dividend.

28. 

 Commitments

 Group
(i) Capital commitments
As at 31 January 2009, the Group had entered into contracts to purchase property, plant and equipment as follows:

Contracted 

These commitments are expected to be settled in the following financial period.

2009 
£000 

4,216 

2008
£000

4,072

 (ii) Operating lease commitments 
The Group leases various retail outlets, offices, warehouses, plant and equipment under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. The leases have 
varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights.

Undiscounted total future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

 Within one year 
Later than one year and not later than five years 
After five years 

Land and 
buildings 
2009 
£000 

68,531 
238,251 
230,653 

537,435 

Plant and 
equipment 
2009 
£000 

902 
865 
- 

1,767 

Land and 
 buildings 
2008 
£000 

67,409 
244,180 
262,350 

573,939 

Plant and 
equipment
2008
£000

818
820
-

1,638

 The future minimum rentals payable on land and buildings represent the base rents that are due on each property. Certain properties have rents which 
are partly dependent on turnover levels in the individual store concerned.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

28. 

 Commitments (continued)

 (iii) Sublease receipts
 The Group subleases various retail outlets under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. The leases have varying terms, escalation clauses and  
renewal rights. The total future minimum operating sublease receipts expected to be received at 31 January 2009 are as follows:

continued

30. 

 Analysis of net cash

GROUP 

 Within one year 
Later than one year and not later than five years 
After five years 

 Company
(i) Capital commitments
As at 31 January 2009, the Company had entered into contracts to purchase property, plant and equipment as follows:

Contracted 

These commitments are expected to be settled in the following financial period.

2009 
£000 

639 
2,224 
3,322 

6,185 

2009 
£000 

3,664 

2008
£000

614
2,293
3,794

6,701

 2008
£000

3,730

 Cash at bank and in hand 

 Cash and cash equivalents 

 Interest bearing loans and borrowings: 
Loan notes 
Finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts 

COMPANY 

 Cash at bank and in hand 

 Cash and cash equivalents 

 Interest bearing loans and borrowings: 
Loan notes 

(ii) Operating lease commitments 
 The Company leases various retail outlets, offices, warehouses, plant and equipment under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. The leases 
have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights.

Undiscounted total future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

31. 

 Related party transactions and balances

At 2 February  
2008 
£000 

On acquisition 
of subsidiary 
£000 

11,969 

11,969 

(182) 
(56) 

11,731 

60 

60 

- 
- 

60 

Cash flow 
£000 

11,509 

11,509 

99 
56 

At 31 January
2009
£000

23,538

23,538

(83)
-

11,664 

23,455

At 2 February  
2008 
£000 

Cash flow 
£000 

At 31 January
2009
£000

9,343 

14,187 

9,343 

14,187 

23,530

23,530

(166) 

83 

(83)

9,177 

14,270 

23,447

 Within one year 
Later than one year and not later than five years 
After five years 

Land and 
buildings 
2009 
£000 

52,222 
178,284 
161,336 

391,842 

Plant and  
equipment 
2009 
£000 

693 
706 
- 

1,399 

Land and 
buildings 
2008 
£000 

51,686 
184,865 
186,821 

423,372 

Plant and
equipment
2008
£000

598
592
-

1,190

(iii) Sublease receipts
 The Company subleases various retail outlets under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. The leases have varying terms, escalation clauses and 
renewal rights. The total future minimum operating sublease receipts expected to be received at 31 January 2009 are as follows:

 Within one year 
Later than one year and not later than five years 
After five years 

29. 

 Pension schemes

2009 
£000 

529 
1,890 
2,995 

5,414 

2008
£000

535
1,994
3,414

5,943

 The Group only operates defined contribution pension schemes. The pension charge for the period represents contributions payable by the Group of  
£431,000 (2008: £333,000) in respect of  employees, and £43,000 (2008: £41,000) in respect of  directors. The amount owed to the schemes at the period 
end was £82,000 (2008: £42,000).

 Transactions and balances with related parties during the period are shown below. Transactions were undertaken in the ordinary course of  business. 
Outstanding balances are unsecured and will be settled in cash. 

 Related party - Pentland Group Plc
Pentland Group Plc owns 57.5% (2008: 57%) of  the issued ordinary share capital of  JD Sports Fashion Plc.

GROUP 

Concession fee income 
Purchases of  inventory for retail  
Other income 

 Payments (gross including VAT) 
Receipts (gross including VAT) 

Value of 
transactions 
2009 
£000 

(Payable)/ 
receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
receivable at
period end
2008
£000

- 
(23,794) 
157 

(27,353) 
180 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

(147) 
(26,238) 
203 

(30,897) 
239 

- 
- 
-

- 
-

Trade payables (gross including VAT) 

- 

(1,430) 

- 

(1,574)

COMPANY 

 Purchase of  inventory for retail 
Other income 

  Payments (gross including VAT) 
Receipts (gross including VAT) 

Value of 
transactions 
2009 
£000 

(Payable)/ 
 receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
 receivable at
period end
2008
£000

(21,192) 
157 

(24,173) 
180 

- 
- 

- 
- 

(23,930) 
157 

(27,953) 
184 

- 
- 

- 
-

Trade payables (gross including VAT) 

- 

(1,216) 

- 

(1,315)

Unless otherwise stated the amounts above are stated net of  VAT. 

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continued

Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

31. 

 Related party transactions and balances (continued)

31. 

 Related party transactions and balances (continued)

Related party - Athleisure Limited

COMPANY 

Value of 
transactions 
2009 
£000 

(Payable)/ 
 receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
receivable at
period end
2008
£000

Amounts owed to JD Sports Fashion Plc 

- 

6,638 

- 

6,638

Related party - RD Scott Limited

COMPANY 

Purchase of  inventory 

Income tax group relief  

Amounts owed to JD Sports Fashion Plc 

Related party - JD Sports Fashion (Ireland) Limited

COMPANY 

Sale of  inventory 
Other income 

Store assets legally transferred to 
John David Sports Fashion (Ireland) Limited 

Amounts owed to JD Sports Fashion Plc 

Value of 
transactions 
2009 
£000 

(Payable)/ 
 receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
 receivable at
period end
2008
£000

(178) 

447 

- 

- 

- 

8,849 

- 

537 

- 

-

-

9,245

Value of 
transactions 
2009 
£000 

(Payable)/ 
 receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
 receivable at
period end
2008
£000

5,076 
1,328 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

3,218 

1,725 
514 

2,339 

- 

- 
-

-

2,136

 On 26 November 2007, the Company legally transferred the trade and assets of  5 stores to John David Sports Fashion (Ireland) Limited.  
The consideration equated to the book value of  the assets at this time.

Related party - Bank Stores Holdings Limited

COMPANY 

Value of 
  transactions 
2009 
£000 

 (Payable)/ 
 receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
 receivable at
period end
2008
£000

Related party - Nicholas Deakins Limited

COMPANY 

Purchase of  inventory 

Income tax group relief  

Amounts owed by JD Sports Fashion Plc 

Value of 
transactions 
2009 
£000 

(Payable)/ 
 receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
 receivable at
period end
2008
£000

(284) 

6 

- 

- 

- 

(45) 

- 

- 

- 

-

-

-

The figures highlighted above for 2009 are based on the period post acquisition from 11 April 2008 to 31 January 2009.

Related party - Topgrade Sportswear Limited

COMPANY 

 Purchase of  inventory 
Sale of  inventory 
Interest income 

Amounts loaned to Topgrade Sportswear Limited 

Amounts owned to JD Sports Fashion Plc 

Value of 
transactions 
2009 
£000 

(Payable)/ 
 receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
 receivable at
period end
2008
£000

(161) 
41 
14 

1,800 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

1,888 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

-
-
-

-

-

The loan receivable from Topgrade Sportswear Limited attracts interest at UK base rates plus a margin of  1.0%.

Related party - Focus Brands Limited

GROUP 

 Purchase of  inventory 
Rental income 
Interest income 

Payments (gross including VAT) 

Trade payables (gross including VAT) 
Loan notes receivable (including accrued interest) 

Value of 
transactions 
2009 
£000 

(Payable)/ 
 receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
 receivable at
period end
2008
£000

(6,802) 
319 
150 

(7,597) 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

(37) 
2,629 

(714) 
54 
28 

(1,475) 

- 
- 

-
-
-

-

(123)
2,479

Value of 
transactions 
2009 
£000 

(Payable)/ 
receivable at 
period end 
2009 
£000 

Value of 
transactions 
2008 
£000 

(Payable)/
receivable at
period end
2008
£000

(5,316) 
319 
150 

(5,962) 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

(37) 
2,629 

(708) 
54 
28 

(1,448) 

- 
- 

- 
- 
-

-

(124) 
2,479

Sale of  inventory 

Amounts owed to JD Sports Fashion Plc 

15 

- 

- 

19,090 

- 

- 

-

18,510

COMPANY 

 Purchase of  inventory 
Rental income 
Interest income 

Payments (gross including VAT) 

Trade payables (gross including VAT) 
Loan notes receivable (including accrued interest) 

74

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 There have been no transactions in the year (2008: £nil) and there are no balances outstanding (2008: £nil) with the other subsidiary undertakings of  the 
Company, as listed in note 34.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements

continued

32.  

Contingent liability

 The Group has provided a guarantee on an interest bearing loan in Focus Brands Limited. This guarantee has been provided in conjunction with the 
other shareholders on a several basis with each shareholder guaranteeing the loan in line with their relative shareholding. As at 31 January 2009, the 
Group and Company's contingent liability on this loan was £497,000 (2008: £3,185,000).

33. 

Ultimate parent company

 The Company is a subsidiary undertaking of  Pentland Group Plc which is also the ultimate parent company. Pentland Group Plc is incorporated in 
England and Wales.

 The largest group in which the results of  the Company are consolidated is that headed by Pentland Group Plc. The results of  Pentland Group Plc may 
be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.

 The Company has taken advantage of  the exemption in s230 of  the Companies Act 1985 not to present its individual income statement and related 
notes. The total recognised income and expense for the parent included in these consolidated financial statements is £25,801,000 (2008: £24,387,000). 
The Consolidated Financial Statements of  JD Sports Fashion Plc are available to the public and may be obtained from The Company Secretary, JD 
Sports Fashion Plc, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR or online at www.jdplc.com.

34. 

 Principal subsidiary undertakings and jointly controlled entities

 The following companies were the principal subsidiary undertakings and jointly controlled entities of  JD Sports Fashion Plc at 31 January 2009. 

Place of registration 

Nature of business 
and operation 

Ownership 
interest 

Voting rights
interest

Name of subsidiary

John David Sports Fashion 
(Ireland) Limited  
John David Sports Limited 
JD Sports Fashion Group Limited  
JD Sports Limited 
Athleisure Limited 
First Sport Limited* 
Allsports Retail Limited*  
Allsports.co.uk Limited*  
The Sports Shop (Fife) Limited*  
Jog Shop Limited* 
RD Scott Limited 
Bank Stores Holdings Limited 
Bank Stores Financing Limited*  
Bank Fashion Limited*  
Hoss Ventures Limited* 
Hallco 1521 Limited 
Topgrade Sportswear Limited* 
Getthelabel.com Limited*  
Topgrade Trading Limited* 
Nicholas Deakins Limited 

Name of jointly controlled entity

Ireland 
UK 
UK  
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 

Retailer of  sports clothing and footwear  
Dormant  
Dormant  
Dormant 
Intermediate holding company 
Dormant  
Dormant  
Dormant 
Dormant 
Dormant 
Retailer of  fashion clothing and footwear 
Intermediate holding company 
Intermediate holding company 
Retailer of  fashion clothing and footwear 
Dormant 
Intermediate holding company 
Wholesaler of  sports clothing and footwear 
Dormant 
Dormant 
Wholesaler of  fashion footwear 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
100% 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
100%

Focus Brands Limited 

UK   

Wholesaler of  sports clothing and footwear 

49% 

50%

*Indirect holding of  the Company.

Five Year Record

Consolidated income statements

52 weeks to 
  29 January 2005 
£000 

PREPARED UNDER ADOPTED IFRSs

52 weeks to 

52 weeks to 
28 January 2006  27 January 2007 
£000 

£000 

53 weeks to 
2 February 2008 
Restated - 
see note 1 
£000 

52 weeks to
31 January 2009
£000

REVENUE 
Cost of  sales 

GROSS PROFIT 
Selling and distribution  
expenses - normal 
Selling and distribution  
expenses - exceptional 

Selling and distribution  
expenses 

Administrative expenses  
- normal 
Administrative expenses  
- exceptional 

Administrative expenses 

Other operating income 

OPERATING PROFIT 

  Before exceptional items  
  Exceptional items 

OPERATING PROFIT 
BEFORE FINANCING AND SHARE  
OF RESULTS OF JOINT VENTURE 
Share of  results of  joint venture 
Financial income 
Financial expenses 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX 
Income tax expense 

PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD  

Attributable to equity holders  
of  the parent 
Attributable to minority interest 

BASIC EARNINGS PER  
ORDINARY SHARE 

ADJUSTED BASIC EARNINGS  
PER ORDINARY SHARE (i) 

DIVIDENDS PER  
ORDINARY SHARE (ii) 

471,656 
(256,504) 

490,288 
(263,608) 

530,581 
(278,331) 

592,240 
(300,813) 

670,855
(340,309)

215,152 

226,680 

252,250 

291,427 

330,546

(186,230) 

(192,730) 

(209,270) 

(225,994) 

(256,315)

(8,603) 

(11,206) 

(3,799) 

(8,404) 

(8,201)

(194,833) 

(203,936) 

(213,069) 

(234,398) 

(264,516)

(12,777) 

(15,438) 

(17,409) 

(22,500) 

(736) 

(1,777) 

(4,000) 

- 

(13,513) 

(17,215) 

(21,409) 

(22,500) 

953 

7,759 

17,098 
(9,339) 

7,759 
- 
304 
(4,461) 

3,602 
(1,341) 

2,261 

2,261 
- 

1,609 

7,138 

20,121 
(12,983) 

7,138 
- 
230 
(3,718) 

3,650 
(1,302) 

2,348 

2,348 
- 

1,730 

19,502 

27,301 
(7,799) 

19,502 
- 
177 
(2,412) 

17,267 
(6,879) 

10,388 

10,388 
- 

1,086 

35,615 

44,019 
(8,404) 

35,615 
(145) 
297 
(764) 

35,003 
(11,416) 

23,587 

23,549 
38 

(20,867)

(8,122)

(28,989)

1,109

38,150

54,473
(16,323)

38,150
748
529
(1,210)

38,217
(13,707)

24,510

24,379
131

4.81p 

4.92p 

21.52p 

48.79p 

50.49p

18.62p 

25.32p 

36.41p 

57.05p 

74.22p

6.60p 

6.90p 

7.20p 

8.50p 

12.00p

(i) Adjusted basic earnings per ordinary share is based on earnings before certain exceptional items and amortisation (see note 10). 
(ii) Represents dividends declared for the year. Under Adopted IFRSs dividends are only accrued when approved.

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Financial Calendar

Final Results Announced 
Final Dividend Record Date 
Financial Statements Published 
Annual General Meeting 
Final Dividend Payable 
Interim Results Announced 
Period End (52 Weeks) 
Final Results Announced 

8 April 2009
8 May 2009
May 2009
25 June 2009
3 August 2009
September 2009
30 January 2010
April 2010

Shareholder Information

Registered office
JD Sports Fashion Plc 
Hollinsbrook Way 
Pilsworth 
Bury 
Lancashire BL9 8RR

Company number
Registered in England  
and Wales,  
Number 1888425

Financial advisers  
and stockbrokers
Investec 
2 Gresham Street 
London EC2V 7QP

Principal bankers
Barclays Bank Plc 
43 High Street 
Sutton 
Surrey SM1 1DR

Financial public relations
Hogarth Partnership Limited 
No 1 London Bridge 
London SE2 9BG

Registrars
Equiniti Limited 
Aspect House 
Spencer Road 
Lancing 
West Sussex BN99 6DA

Solicitors
DLA Piper UK LLP 
Princes Exchange 
Princes Square 
Leeds LS1 4BY

Auditor
KPMG Audit Plc 
Edward VII Quay 
Navigation Way 
Ashton-on-Ribble 
Preston 
Lancashire PR2 2YF

The Board wishes to express its thanks to the marketing department for the in-house production of  this Annual Report and Accounts.

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JD Sports Fashion Plc
Hollinsbrook Way 
Pilsworth 
Bury 
Lancashire BL9 8RR 

Telephone   0161 767 1000 
Facsimile   0161 767 1001

Corporate website
www.jdplc.com

Trading websites
www.jdsports.co.uk 
www.size-online.co.uk 

Other websites
www.bankfashion.co.uk
www.scottsonline.co.uk

Mixed Sources

Product group from well-managed
forests and recycled wood or fibre
www.fsc.org   Cert no. XX-XXX_XXXXXX
© 1996 Forest Stewardship Council

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