RFG: reduces debt by 21,8 million AUD in FY 2009

Southport / AU. (rfg) Leading Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor Retail Food Group Limited (RFG) announced FY 2009 NPAT of 23,5 million AUD, a 33 percent (or 5,9 million AUD) increase on FY 2008. NPAT from «Core Operations» was 23,4 million AUD, up 52 percent (or 8,0 million AUD) on the result achieved in FY 2008. EPS was 23,7 cents compared to 19,9 cents in FY 2008, while EPS from «Core Operations» was 23,6 cents, representing an increase of 35,6 percent over EPS from «Core Operations» in FY 2008. Highlights:

Summary Financial Details	FY 2009	FY 2008	Percent Change
Total Revenue	130,5 million AUD	114,1 million AUD	14,4 percent
EBIT (Profit before interest and tax)	40,3 million AUD	34,4 million AUD	17,2 percent
NPAT (Net profit after tax)	23,5 million AUD	17,6 million AUD	33,4 percent
EPS (Earnings per share – basic)	23,7 cps	19,9 cps	19,1 percent
EPS from «Core Operations»	23,6 cps	17,4 cps	35,6 percent
Dividend (paid or payable)	09,25 cps	08,5 cps	08,8 percent
Net Debt	90,6 million AUD	113,7 million AUD	(20,3 percent)
Franchised Outlets	1’063	1’052

RFG Chairman John Cowley: «Retail Food Group has achieved exceptional full year results, enhancing its position as an innovative franchisor able to deliver profitable and sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders notwithstanding challenging economic conditions. The Company has achieved a number of key milestones in 2009. Not only has the disposal of the Central Manufacturing Facility released capital and provided an additional revenue stream but as well secured long term quality product supply to our franchisee community».