investment statement for - Pumpkin Patch investor relations

investment overviewstrong Australasian and growing international brandEstablished in New Zealand in 1990, Pumpkin Patch has built an enviable reputation for fashionable childrenswear throughoutNew Zealand and Australia. Pumpkin Patch is also increasingly recognised internationally.Pumpkin Patch has Company–owned retail stores in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom and has distributionagreements in Ireland and the Middle East. The Company also sells in high profile department stores in Australia and the UnitedStates, on the internet – www.pumpkinpatch.co.nz – and via a mail order catalogue.Pumpkin Patch plans to continue growing its already extensive chain of retail stores in Australia and New Zealand. The PumpkinPatch strategy is to deliver continued profit growth from its Australasian expansion over the next two to three years, while continuingto develop markets further afield.Sales Composition$300,000$250,000Aggregated Sales NZ Retail Aust Retail UK Retail OtherNZ$ Sales (000)$200,000$150,000$100,000$50,00001991Dec1992Dec1993Dec1994Dec1995Dec1996Dec1997Dec1998Dec1999Dec2000Dec2001July2002July2003July2004July2005July(Pro forma) (Pro forma) (Audited) (Forecast) (Forecast)Note: The December 2000 bar represents the 12 month period from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000.The July 2001 (pro forma) bar represents the 12 month period from 1 August 2000 to 31 July 2001.19