Marks and Spencer Group PLC

notes the announcement by Ocado Group plc with respect to the quarterly trading of

Ocado Retail Limited.

Ocado Retail Q3 Trading Statement - attached.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2399Z_1-2022-9-13.pdf 

M&S holds a 50% interest in Ocado Retail Ltd ("Ocado Retail"). The remaining 50% interest is held by Ocado Group plc ("Ocado Group").  M&S will report its share of profit after tax of Ocado Retail for its Full Year Results for FY22/23 consistent with the quarterly results reported by Ocado Group on behalf of Ocado Retail for the quarterly periods ending May 2022, August 2022, November 2022 and February 2023.

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