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FTD Group, Inc. Reports 18% Revenue Increase for the Third Quarter of
Fiscal Year 2005 Compared to the Prior Fiscal Year's Third Quarter

DOWNERS GROVE, IL. – April 26, 2005 – FTD Group, Inc. (NYSE:FTD):

  • Consumer Business Revenue Growth of 24%
  • Florist Business Revenue Growth of 10%
  • Net Loss of $25.6 million for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2005, Primarily Associated with Expenses Incurred in Connection with the Initial Public Offering

FTD Group, Inc., a leading provider of floral-related products and services to consumers and retail florists, today announced strong third quarter fiscal year 2005 financial results.

Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 grew 18% to $124.9 million, compared to consolidated revenues of $106.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2004. Growth for the period was led by an increase in sales related to the Valentine's Day holiday, for which the Company previously reported a 19% growth in order volume within its Consumer Business segment versus the prior year holiday, as well as the shift in the Easter holiday to the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004.

Net loss for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 was $25.6 million, or $1.14 per diluted share. Management believes it is helpful to investors to be presented with the Company's net income and earnings per share on a proforma basis based on the new capital structure following the completion of the Company's initial public offering ("IPO") and the elimination of certain expenses incurred in connection with the IPO, which are not reflective of ongoing operations. Proforma net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 was $6.8 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, reflecting the elimination of $7.7 million of expense, net of tax, related to the termination of the management services agreement with Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., $3.2 million of interest expense and $21.5 million of prepayment fees related to the Company's preferred shares subject to mandatory redemption, which were repurchased with a portion of the proceeds from the IPO, and the issuance of 15.8 million shares, which were issued in connection with the IPO. Given the timing of the Company's IPO in February 2005, period-over-period net income and per share comparisons are not meaningful.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 was $18.9 million compared to $13.1 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year, representing a 45% increase.

"We are very pleased by the third quarter's results as both of our businesses delivered strong revenue growth as a result of the continued execution of our business strategy," said Michael J. Soenen, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTD. "Our unique and synergistic business model continues to demonstrate its strength as the growth in our Consumer Business order volume continues to drive increases in our Florist Business. As the only participant in the industry with both a strong Consumer and Florist Business, we remain very optimistic about the future of our business."

Tables reconciling net loss to proforma net income and Adjusted EBITDA, along with explanations and definitions of proforma net income and Adjusted EBITDA, are included with the attached consolidated financial statements. Also included in the attached consolidated financial statements is a table reconciling weighted average shares outstanding to proforma weighted average shares outstanding which is used to calculate proforma earnings per share. The Company believes proforma net income, Adjusted EBITDA and proforma earnings per share are useful and relevant because the expenses eliminated are not reflective of the Company's current capital structure or ongoing operations, and a comparison excluding these expenses provides supplemental information related to the Company's operations and results.

Consumer Business Segment

The Consumer Business segment is comprised of FTD.COM, a leading Internet and telephone marketer of flowers and specialty gifts, which sells products directly to consumers primarily through the Internet via the www.FTD.COM Web site and through the 1-800-SEND-FTD toll-free telephone number. The Consumer Business segment achieved revenues of $70.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2005, compared to $57.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2004, representing a 24% increase. Growth was primarily driven by the previously reported 19% increase in Valentine's Day order volumes, as well as the earlier Easter holiday, which was in the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 versus the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004. Operating income for the Consumer Business was $3.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 compared to $3.0 million for the same quarter of the prior year.

Consumer orders during the quarter totaled 1,124,000 compared to approximately 903,000 orders in the same quarter of fiscal year 2004. Average order value decreased slightly to $62.84 in the current quarter from $63.27 in the prior year's quarter, primarily as a result of the expansion of the Company's 'Value Priced' flower program. The percentage of Internet orders continues to grow in this segment, increasing to 88.2% from 84.5% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2004. Gift orders comprised 27.6% of total orders for the third quarter compared to 25.8% of total orders for the third quarter of fiscal year 2004.

"The strength of the Consumer Business continues to be driven by the migration of consumers to the Internet, focused customer acquisition and retention initiatives, the expansion of the 'Value Priced' flower program and strong growth in specialty gifts. Our continued success in this segment was clearly evidenced during the third quarter through strong Valentine's Day sales and consistent growth in our everyday transactions. In addition, as a result of our numerous and diversified marketing programs, we have been able to control our marketing costs. We have not experienced a material change in marketing costs per order versus the second quarter of this fiscal year," noted Soenen.

Florist Business Segment

The Florist Business segment primarily markets floral products and services to FTD members and other retail locations offering floral products in the U.S. and Canada. The Florist Business segment achieved revenues of $54.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2005, compared to $49.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2004, representing an increase of 10%. Strength in the Florist Business was driven by an increase in order volumes as well as revenue increases across the majority of FTD's product lines. Third quarter fiscal year 2005 operating income in the Florist Business was $15.3 million compared to $10.9 million in the prior year quarter. This increase in operating income is due in part to the benefit due to the timing of certain FTD member events which occurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2005 versus the third quarter of fiscal year 2004. FTD florist membership remained stable at 20,300 members as of March 31, 2005.

Soenen continued, "Product penetration and increased florist spending drove our Florist Business results this quarter. We continue to develop value-added solutions for our florists, enhancing existing product lines and creating new products and services. In addition, we remain committed to pursuing and expanding new channel opportunities to grow this segment of our business."

Balance Sheet and Other Highlights

During the quarter, FTD Group, Inc. completed an IPO of 15.8 million shares, including the underwriters' over-allotment. Net proceeds from the offering of $186.8 million were used to repurchase all outstanding shares of 14% Senior Redeemable Exchangeable Cumulative Preferred Stock and 12% Junior Redeemable Exchangeable Cumulative Preferred Stock, including prepayment fees. Additionally, on April 15, 2005, net proceeds of $5.3 million from the over-allotment were used to redeem a portion of FTD, Inc.'s 7.75% Senior Subordinated Notes at a redemption price of approximately 108% of principal amount. The Company's debt balance was $256.2 million as of March 31, 2005, down from $259.8 million as of June 30, 2004, in line with management's expectations. Capital expenditures for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2005 were $3.1 million primarily related to continued technology improvements.

Outlook

"This has been a solid quarter for FTD, and we believe we are well positioned for the future," stated Soenen. "We continue to improve our product set and consumer pricing, expand our marketing alliances and create new programs to better help florists in an increasingly competitive environment."

The Company expects revenues in the range of $120 - $125 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2005, reflecting the shift of the Easter holiday to the third quarter of fiscal year 2005. The Mother's Day holiday, which is the Company's largest holiday of the year, will have a significant impact on its fourth quarter results. The Company will announce Mother's Day Consumer Business segment order volumes following the holiday. In addition, reflecting the previously noted shift in the Easter holiday and the timing of expenses associated with certain FTD member events, FTD expects net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2005 to be in the range of $4.3 - $4.8 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.14 - $0.16. The Company expects EBITDA for the fourth quarter of $14.3 - $15.1 million.

Management believes it is helpful for comparative purposes, due to the shifts noted above, to combine the third quarter results with the fourth quarter estimates, which results in anticipated six-month revenues of $245 - $250 million, proforma net income of $11.1 - $11.6 million, proforma diluted earnings per share of $0.37 - $0.38 and Adjusted EBITDA of $33.2 - $34.0 million.

For the full fiscal year, the Company anticipates annual revenues of $435 - $440 million and annual proforma net income of $19.4 - $19.9 million, resulting in proforma earnings per diluted share of $0.65 - $0.67. In addition, the Company expects annual Adjusted EBITDA of $62.5 - $63.3 million for fiscal year 2005. Adjustments are related to certain expenses that are not reflective of the Company's current capital structure or ongoing operations. These adjustments are outlined in tables included with the attached consolidated financial statements which reconcile net income (loss) to proforma net income and Adjusted EBITDA and weighted average shares outstanding to proforma weighted average shares outstanding, which is used to calculate proforma earnings per share.

The Company will provide 2006 guidance in the fiscal year 2005 earnings release.

Board of Director Composition

On April 19, 2005, Mr. Adam M. Aron was appointed to FTD Group, Inc.'s Board of Directors and to the Board's Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. In addition, Mr. Aron was appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee. Mr. Aron currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts, Inc.

Previously, on February 7, 2005, Mr. Ted C. Nark was also appointed to FTD Group, Inc.'s Board of Directors. Mr. Nark currently serves on the Board's Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Nark currently serves as CEO of White Cap Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of The Home Depot, Inc.

"We are very excited to have added such accomplished professionals as independent members of our Board of Directors," noted Soenen.

Presentation

Due to the merger of the Company with an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., completed on February 24, 2004, third quarter 2004 results are reported in two separate periods and have been combined for discussion purposes.

Conference Call

A conference call has been scheduled for April 26, 2005 at 10:00 a.m., EDT, to review the results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2005. To listen to the call over the Internet, go to www.FTD.COM at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. To listen to the call by telephone, dial (800) 374-1504 (mention conference ID #5396025). A replay of the call will be available through May 10, 2005 through www.FTD.COM or by dialing (800) 642-1687 (mention conference ID #5396025). The conference call contains time-sensitive information that is accurate only as of April 26, 2005, the date of the live broadcast. The call is the property of FTD Group, Inc. Any redistribution, retransmission or rebroadcast of the conference call in any form without the express written consent of FTD Group, Inc. is strictly prohibited.

About FTD, Inc.
FTD Group, Inc. is a leading provider of floral-related products and services to consumers and retail florists in the approximately $14 billion U.S. floral retail market. Our business is supported by the highly recognized FTD brand, which was established in 1910 and enjoys 96% brand recognition among our principal target market of U.S. consumers, as well as by the Mercury Man logo, which is displayed in approximately 50,000 floral shops globally. We conduct our business through two operating segments. The Consumer Business segment, primarily through the www.FTD.COM Web site and the 1-800-SEND-FTD toll-free telephone number, offers same-day delivery of floral orders to nearly 100% of the U.S. and Canadian populations. As a result of the same-day delivery capability and broad product selection, the Consumer Business segment is one of the largest direct marketers of floral arrangements and specialty gifts in the U.S. The Florist Business segment provides a comprehensive suite of products and services to enable the network of approximately 20,000 FTD-member florists to send and deliver floral orders. FTD-member florists are able to expand their revenues and reduce their operating costs by participating in the inter-city floral delivery market and utilizing FTD's business services, technology, branded merchandise and improved operating practices.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains various "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the Company's outlook, anticipated revenue growth and profitability; the anticipated benefits of investments in new products, programs and offerings; and opportunities and trends within both the Consumer and Florist Business segments, including opportunities to expand these businesses and capitalize on growth opportunities or increase penetration of service offerings. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and its industry. Investors are cautioned that actual results could differ from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements as a result of: the Company's ability to acquire and retain FTD member florists and continued recognition by members of the value of the Company's products and services; the acceptance by members of the new or modified service offerings recently introduced; the Company's ability to sell additional products and services to member florists; the Company's ability to expand existing marketing partnerships and secure new marketing partners within the Consumer Business segment; the success of the Company's marketing campaigns; the ability to retain customers and maintain average order value within the Consumer Business segment; the existence of failures in the Mercury Network or the Company's Consumer Business segment systems; competition from existing and potential new competitors; levels of discretionary consumer purchases of flowers and specialty gifts; the Company's ability to manage or reduce its level of expenses within both the Consumer and Florist Business segments; actual growth rates for the markets in which the Company competes compared with forecasted growth rates; the Company's ability to increase capacity and introduce enhancements to its Web sites; and the Company's ability to integrate additional partners or acquisitions, if any are identified. These factors, along with other potential risks and uncertainties, are discussed in the Company's reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Financial statements follow...
                            FTD GROUP, INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
                              OPERATIONS
                              (Unaudited)
               (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                          Period from
                                           January 1,    Period from
                                             2004        February 24,
                          Three Months      through          2004
                              Ended       February 23,     through
                         March 31, 2005       2004      March 31, 2004
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
                                          Predecessor
                                         --------------
Revenues:
  Florist Business              $54,281        $31,925        $17,212
  Consumer Business              70,611         43,383         13,768
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total revenues         124,892         75,308         30,980
Costs of goods sold and
 services provided:
  Florist Business               19,026         11,506          6,410
  Consumer Business              52,629         32,763         10,390
  Corporate                         585            382            203
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total costs of
          goods sold and
          services
          provided               72,240         44,651         17,003
Gross profit:
  Florist Business               35,255         20,419         10,802
  Consumer Business              17,982         10,620          3,378
  Corporate                        (585)          (382)          (203)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total gross
          profit                 52,652         30,657         13,977
Advertising and selling:
  Florist Business               14,259         10,088          4,723
  Consumer Business               8,412          5,010          1,106
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total
          advertising
          and selling            22,671         15,098          5,829
General and
 administrative:
  Florist Business                2,612          1,757            836
  Consumer Business               4,939          2,975          1,262
  Corporate                      18,937         26,124          3,274
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total general
          and
          administrative         26,488         30,856          5,372
Operating income (loss)
 before corporate
 allocations:
  Florist Business               18,384          8,574          5,243
  Consumer Business               4,631          2,635          1,010
  Corporate                     (19,522)       (26,506)        (3,477)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total operating
          income (loss)
          before
          corporate
          allocations             3,493        (15,297)         2,776
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
Corporate Allocations:
  Florist Business                3,117          1,957            999
  Consumer Business                 693            437            242
  Corporate                      (3,810)        (2,394)        (1,241)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total corporate
          allocations                 -              -              -
Income (loss) from
 operations:
  Florist Business               15,267          6,617          4,244
  Consumer Business               3,938          2,198            768
  Corporate                     (15,712)       (24,112)        (2,236)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total income
          (loss) from
          operations              3,493        (15,297)         2,776
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
Other income and
 expenses:
  Interest income                  (299)            (9)           (61)
  Interest expense                5,395             87          3,959
  Interest expense and
   prepayment fees on
   shares subject to
   mandatory redemption          24,684              -          1,901
  Other expense
   (income), net                   (100)           364             33
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total other
          income and
          expenses               29,680            442          5,832
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Loss before
          income tax            (26,187)       (15,739)        (3,056)
Income tax benefit                 (602)        (3,788)          (452)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Net loss              $(25,585)      $(11,951)       $(2,604)
                         =============== ============== ==============
Net loss per common
 share - basic                   $(1.14)                       $(0.20)
                         ===============                ==============
Net loss per common
 share - diluted                 $(1.14)                       $(0.20)
                         ===============                ==============
Weighted average common
 shares outstanding -
 basic                           22,493                        13,333
                         ===============                ==============
Weighted average common
 shares outstanding -
 diluted                         22,493                        13,333
                         ===============                ==============

                            FTD GROUP, INC.
            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                              (Unaudited)
               (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                          Period from    Period from
                                          July 1, 2003   February 24,
                          Nine Months       through         2004
                              Ended       February 23,     through
                         March 31, 2005       2004      March 31, 2004
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
                                          Predecessor
                                         --------------
Revenues:
  Florist Business             $146,091       $117,172        $17,212
  Consumer Business             169,126        128,507         13,768
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total revenues         315,217        245,679         30,980
Costs of goods sold and
 services provided:
  Florist Business               49,161         39,774          6,410
  Consumer Business             126,060         96,609         10,390
  Corporate                       1,779          1,674            203
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total costs of
          goods sold and
          services
          provided              177,000        138,057         17,003
Gross profit:
  Florist Business               96,930         77,398         10,802
  Consumer Business              43,066         31,898          3,378
  Corporate                      (1,779)        (1,674)          (203)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total gross
          profit                138,217        107,622         13,977
Advertising and selling:
  Florist Business               41,553         36,426          4,723
  Consumer Business              19,303         13,815          1,106
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total
          advertising
          and selling            60,856         50,241          5,829
General and
 administrative:
  Florist Business                7,729          7,108            836
  Consumer Business              12,423          9,918          1,262
  Corporate                      31,407         39,654          3,274
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total general
          and
          administrative         51,559         56,680          5,372
Operating income (loss)
 before corporate
 allocations:
  Florist Business               47,648         33,864          5,243
  Consumer Business              11,340          8,165          1,010
  Corporate                     (33,186)       (41,328)        (3,477)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total operating
          income (loss)
          before
          corporate
          allocations            25,802            701          2,776
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
Corporate Allocations:
  Florist Business                9,126          8,028            999
  Consumer Business               2,187          1,880            242
  Corporate                     (11,313)        (9,908)        (1,241)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total corporate
          allocations                 -              -              -
Income (loss) from
 operations:
  Florist Business               38,522         25,836          4,244
  Consumer Business               9,153          6,285            768
  Corporate                     (21,873)       (31,420)        (2,236)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total income
          from
          operations             25,802            701          2,776
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
Other income and
 expenses:
  Interest income                  (466)           (22)           (61)
  Interest expense               15,429            532          3,959
  Interest expense and
   prepayment fees on
   shares subject to
   mandatory redemption          34,732              -          1,901
  Other expense
   (income), net                   (421)        (1,105)            33
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Total other
          income and
          expenses               49,274           (595)         5,832
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Income (loss)
          before income
          tax                   (23,472)         1,296         (3,056)
Income tax expense
 (benefit)                        4,504          2,898           (452)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
         Net loss              $(27,976)       $(1,602)       $(2,604)
                         =============== ============== ==============
Net loss per common
 share - basic                   $(1.70)                       $(0.20)
                         ===============                ==============
Net loss per common
 share - diluted                 $(1.70)                       $(0.20)
                         ===============                ==============
Weighted average common
 shares outstanding -
 basic                           16,479                        13,333
                         ===============                ==============
Weighted average common
 shares outstanding -
 diluted                         16,479                        13,333
                         ===============                ==============

                            FTD GROUP, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 (in thousands, except share amounts)
                ASSETS                  March 31, 2005  June 30, 2004
                ------                  --------------- --------------
                                          (Unaudited)
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                     $6,428         $2,491
  Restricted cash                                    -          7,261
  Accounts receivable, less allowance
   for doubtful accounts of $6,103 at
   March 31, 2005 and $5,067 at
   June 30, 2004                                32,014         27,572
  Inventories, net                               7,270          9,392
  Deferred income taxes                          3,942          4,296
  Prepaid expenses and other current
   assets                                       11,611         10,312
                                        --------------- --------------
    Total current assets                        61,265         61,324
Property and equipment:
  Land and improvements                          1,380          1,380
  Building and improvements                     14,286         14,196
  Furniture and equipment                        5,263          4,771
                                        --------------- --------------
    Total                                       20,929         20,347
  Less accumulated depreciation                  3,243          1,136
                                        --------------- --------------
    Property and equipment, net                 17,686         19,211
Other assets:
  Other noncurrent assets, net                  28,296         28,907
  Other intangible assets, less
   accumulated amortization of $2,743
   at March 31, 2005 and $834
   at June 30, 2004                             18,030         11,673
  Trademark                                    121,577        121,577
  Goodwill                                     337,414        337,196
                                        --------------- --------------
    Total other assets                         505,317        499,353
                                        --------------- --------------
    Total assets                              $584,268       $579,888
                                        =============== ==============
  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  ------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                             $43,427        $41,311
  Customer deposits                              5,202          5,441
  Unearned income                                2,556          2,059
  Other accrued liabilities                     13,015         23,217
  Current maturities of long-term debt           5,733            850
                                        --------------- --------------
    Total current liabilities                   69,933         72,878
Senior secured credit facility                  80,300         83,938
Senior subordinated notes                      170,117        175,000
Post-retirement benefits and accrued
 pension obligations                             2,549          2,717
Deferred income taxes                           60,666         57,814
Junior preferred stock subject to
 mandatory redemption                                -         75,780
Senior preferred stock subject to
 mandatory redemption                                -         76,299
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock: $0.01 par value,
   75,000,000 shares authorized;
   29,451,791 and 13,333,339
   shares issued and outstanding as of
   March 31, 2005 and June 30, 2004,
   respectively                                    295            133
  Paid-in capital                              232,738         39,867
  Accumulated deficit                          (32,473)        (4,497)
  Accumulated other comprehensive income
   (loss)                                          143            (41)
                                        --------------- --------------
    Total stockholders' equity                 200,703         35,462
                                        --------------- --------------
    Total liabilities and stockholders'
     equity                                   $584,268       $579,888
                                        =============== ==============

                            FTD GROUP, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                              (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)
                                          Period from    Period from
                                          July 1, 2003   February 24,
                           Nine-Months      through         2004
                              Ended       February 23,     through
                         March 31, 2005      2004       March 31, 2004
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
                                          Predecessor
                                         --------------
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
   Net loss                    $(27,976)       $(1,602)       $(2,604)
   Adjustments to reconcile
    net loss to net cash
    provided by (used in)
    operating activities:
     Depreciation and
      amortization                8,088          5,377            957
     Interest expense and
      prepayment fees on
      mandatorily
      redeemable shares          34,732              -          1,901
     Deferred
      compensation
      expense                         -             51              -
     Amortization and
      write-off of
      deferred financing
      costs                       1,170            600            101
     Provision for
      doubtful accounts           3,179          2,103            268
     Deferred income
      taxes                       3,206           (518)             -
     Increase (decrease)
      in cash due to
      change in assets
      and liabilities,
      net of acquisition:
        Restricted cash           7,261              -         (7,261)
        Accounts
         receivable              (9,831)       (10,728)           129
        Inventories               2,122         (1,289)         1,941
        Prepaid expenses
         and other                 (939)        (6,168)        (3,866)
        Other noncurrent
         assets                     (62)           123             26
        Accounts payable          2,090         21,213        (20,626)
        Other accrued
         liabilities,
         unearned income
         and customer
         deposits               (10,112)          (131)         3,331
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
        Net cash provided
         by (used in)
         operating
         activities              12,928          9,031        (25,703)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
   Capital expenditures          (3,058)        (4,169)          (446)
   Acquisition                   (8,458)             -              -
   Going private
    transaction with
    Nectar Merger
    Corporation                       -              -       (420,948)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
        Net cash used in
         investing
         activities             (11,516)        (4,169)      (421,394)
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
   Net proceeds from the
    issuance of common
    stock                       192,206              -              -
   Redemption of
    preferred stock            (186,811)             -              -
   Repayments of long-
    term debt                    (5,638)             -              -
   Net proceeds from
    (repayments of)
    revolving credit
    facility                      2,000         (6,500)        15,500
   Capital contribution -
    common stock                    827              -        184,454
   Deferred financing
    costs                          (243)             -        (10,282)
   Proceeds from the
    issuance of long-term
    debt                              -              -        260,000
   Issuance of treasury
    stock                             -             32              -
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
        Net cash provided
         by (used in)
         financing
         activities               2,341         (6,468)       449,672
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
   Effect of foreign
    exchange rate changes
    on cash                         184             38              1
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
Net increase (decrease)
 in cash and cash
 equivalents                      3,937         (1,568)         2,576
Cash and cash equivalents
 at beginning of period           2,491          1,921            353
                         --------------- -------------- --------------
Cash and cash equivalents
 at end of period                $6,428           $353         $2,929
                         =============== ============== ==============

                            FTD GROUP, INC.
                   THIRD QUARTER SEGMENT INFORMATION
                              (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)
                                         Three Months Ended
                                           March 31, 2005
                              ----------------------------------------
                               Gross Segment Eliminations Consolidated
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Revenues:
Florist business                    $54,320         $(39)     $54,281
Consumer business                    76,147       (5,536)      70,611
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                             130,467       (5,575)     124,892
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Costs of Goods Sold and
Services Provided:
Florist business                     19,846         (820)      19,026
Consumer business                    53,372         (743)      52,629
Corporate                               585            -          585
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              73,803       (1,563)      72,240
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Gross Profit:
Florist business                     34,474          781       35,255
Consumer business                    22,775       (4,793)      17,982
Corporate                              (585)           -         (585)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              56,664       (4,012)      52,652
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Advertising and Selling:
Florist business                     18,271       (4,012)      14,259
Consumer business                     8,412            -        8,412
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              26,683       (4,012)      22,671
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
General and Administrative:
Florist business                      2,612            -        2,612
Consumer business                     5,639         (700)       4,939
Corporate                            18,237          700       18,937
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              26,488            -       26,488
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss)
before Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                     13,591        4,793       18,384
Consumer business                     8,724       (4,093)       4,631
Corporate                           (18,822)        (700)     (19,522)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                               3,493            -        3,493
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                      3,117            -        3,117
Consumer business                       693            -          693
Corporate                            (3,810)           -       (3,810)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                   -            -            -
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss):
Florist business                     10,474        4,793       15,267
Consumer business                     8,031       (4,093)       3,938
Corporate                           (15,012)        (700)     (15,712)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              $3,493           $-       $3,493
                              ============== ============ ============
Depreciation and
Amortization:
Florist business                       $919           $-         $919
Consumer business                       593            -          593
Corporate                               961            -          961
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              $2,473           $-       $2,473
                              ============== ============ ============

                                Period from January 1, 2004 through
                                         February 23, 2004
                              ----------------------------------------
                               Gross Segment Eliminations Consolidated
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
                                              Predecessor
                              ----------------------------------------
Revenues:
Florist business                    $31,806         $119      $31,925
Consumer business                    46,709       (3,326)      43,383
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              78,515       (3,207)      75,308
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Costs of Goods Sold and
Services Provided:
Florist business                     11,948         (442)      11,506
Consumer business                    33,096         (333)      32,763
Corporate                               382            -          382
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              45,426         (775)      44,651
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Gross Profit:
Florist business                     19,858          561       20,419
Consumer business                    13,613       (2,993)      10,620
Corporate                              (382)           -         (382)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              33,089       (2,432)      30,657
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Advertising and Selling:
Florist business                     12,518       (2,430)      10,088
Consumer business                     5,010            -        5,010
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              17,528       (2,430)      15,098
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
General and Administrative:
Florist business                      1,757            -        1,757
Consumer business                     3,422         (447)       2,975
Corporate                            25,679          445       26,124
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              30,858           (2)      30,856
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss)
before Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                      5,583        2,991        8,574
Consumer business                     5,181       (2,546)       2,635
Corporate                           (26,061)        (445)     (26,506)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                             (15,297)           -      (15,297)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                      1,957            -        1,957
Consumer business                       437            -          437
Corporate                            (2,394)           -       (2,394)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                   -            -            -
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss):
Florist business                      3,626        2,991        6,617
Consumer business                     4,744       (2,546)       2,198
Corporate                           (23,667)        (445)     (24,112)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                            $(15,297)          $-     $(15,297)
                              ============== ============ ============
Depreciation and
Amortization:
Florist business                       $839           $-         $839
Consumer business                       380            -          380
Corporate                               137            -          137
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              $1,356           $-       $1,356
                              ============== ============ ============

                               Period from February 24, 2004 through
                                           March 31, 2004
                              ----------------------------------------
                               Gross Segment Eliminations Consolidated
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Revenues:
Florist business                    $17,181          $31      $17,212
Consumer business                    15,015       (1,247)      13,768
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              32,196       (1,216)      30,980
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Costs of Goods Sold and
Services Provided:
Florist business                      6,628         (218)       6,410
Consumer business                    10,507         (117)      10,390
Corporate                               203            -          203
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              17,338         (335)      17,003
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Gross Profit:
Florist business                     10,553          249       10,802
Consumer business                     4,508       (1,130)       3,378
Corporate                              (203)           -         (203)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              14,858         (881)      13,977
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Advertising and Selling:
Florist business                      5,602         (879)       4,723
Consumer business                     1,106            -        1,106
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                               6,708         (879)       5,829
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
General and Administrative:
Florist business                        836            -          836
Consumer business                     1,404         (142)       1,262
Corporate                             3,134          140        3,274
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                               5,374           (2)       5,372
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss)
before Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                      4,115        1,128        5,243
Consumer business                     1,998         (988)       1,010
Corporate                            (3,337)        (140)      (3,477)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                               2,776            -        2,776
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                        999            -          999
Consumer business                       242            -          242
Corporate                            (1,241)           -       (1,241)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                   -            -            -
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss):
Florist business                      3,116        1,128        4,244
Consumer business                     1,756         (988)         768
Corporate                            (2,096)        (140)      (2,236)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              $2,776           $-       $2,776
                              ============== ============ ============
Depreciation and
Amortization:
Florist business                       $435           $-         $435
Consumer business                       205            -          205
Corporate                               317            -          317
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                $957           $-         $957
                              ============== ============ ============

                            FTD GROUP, INC.
                   YEAR-TO-DATE SEGMENT INFORMATION
                              (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)
                                         Nine Months Ended
                                           March 31, 2005
                              ----------------------------------------
                               Gross Segment Eliminations Consolidated
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Revenues:
Florist business                   $146,190         $(99)    $146,091
Consumer business                   182,964      (13,838)     169,126
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                             329,154      (13,937)     315,217
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Costs of Goods Sold and
Services Provided:
Florist business                     51,499       (2,338)      49,161
Consumer business                   127,829       (1,769)     126,060
Corporate                             1,779            -        1,779
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                             181,107       (4,107)     177,000
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Gross Profit:
Florist business                     94,691        2,239       96,930
Consumer business                    55,135      (12,069)      43,066
Corporate                            (1,779)           -       (1,779)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                             148,047       (9,830)     138,217
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Advertising and Selling:
Florist business                     51,381       (9,828)      41,553
Consumer business                    19,303            -       19,303
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              70,684       (9,828)      60,856
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
General and Administrative:
Florist business                      7,729            -        7,729
Consumer business                    14,107       (1,684)      12,423
Corporate                            29,725        1,682       31,407
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              51,561           (2)      51,559
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss)
before Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                     35,581       12,067       47,648
Consumer business                    21,725      (10,385)      11,340
Corporate                           (31,504)      (1,682)     (33,186)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              25,802            -       25,802
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                      9,126            -        9,126
Consumer business                     2,187            -        2,187
Corporate                           (11,313)           -      (11,313)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                   -            -            -
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss):
Florist business                     26,455       12,067       38,522
Consumer business                    19,538      (10,385)       9,153
Corporate                           (20,191)      (1,682)     (21,873)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                             $25,802           $-      $25,802
                              ============== ============ ============
Depreciation and
Amortization:
Florist business                     $3,354           $-       $3,354
Consumer business                     1,842            -        1,842
Corporate                             2,892            -        2,892
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              $8,088           $-       $8,088
                              ============== ============ ============

                                  Period from July 1, 2003 through
                                         February 23, 2004
                              ----------------------------------------
                               Gross Segment Eliminations Consolidated
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
                                             Predecessor
                              ----------------------------------------
Revenues:
Florist business                   $116,878         $294     $117,172
Consumer business                   138,965      (10,458)     128,507
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                             255,843      (10,164)     245,679
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Costs of Goods Sold and
Services Provided:
Florist business                     41,477       (1,703)      39,774
Consumer business                    97,639       (1,030)      96,609
Corporate                             1,674            -        1,674
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                             140,790       (2,733)     138,057
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Gross Profit:
Florist business                     75,401        1,997       77,398
Consumer business                    41,326       (9,428)      31,898
Corporate                            (1,674)           -       (1,674)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                             115,053       (7,431)     107,622
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Advertising and Selling:
Florist business                     43,841       (7,415)      36,426
Consumer business                    13,815            -       13,815
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              57,656       (7,415)      50,241
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
General and Administrative:
Florist business                      7,108            -        7,108
Consumer business                    11,242       (1,324)       9,918
Corporate                            38,346        1,308       39,654
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              56,696          (16)      56,680
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss)
before Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                     24,452        9,412       33,864
Consumer business                    16,269       (8,104)       8,165
Corporate                           (40,020)      (1,308)     (41,328)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                 701            -          701
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                      8,028            -        8,028
Consumer business                     1,880            -        1,880
Corporate                            (9,908)           -       (9,908)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                   -            -            -
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss):
Florist business                     16,424        9,412       25,836
Consumer business                    14,389       (8,104)       6,285
Corporate                           (30,112)      (1,308)     (31,420)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                $701           $-         $701
                              ============== ============ ============
Depreciation and
Amortization:
Florist business                     $3,340           $-       $3,340
Consumer business                     1,489            -        1,489
Corporate                               548            -          548
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              $5,377           $-       $5,377
                              ============== ============ ============

                               Period from February 24, 2004 through
                                           March 31, 2004
                              ----------------------------------------
                               Gross Segment Eliminations Consolidated
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Revenues:
Florist business                    $17,181          $31      $17,212
Consumer business                    15,015       (1,247)      13,768
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              32,196       (1,216)      30,980
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Costs of Goods Sold and
Services Provided:
Florist business                      6,628         (218)       6,410
Consumer business                    10,507         (117)      10,390
Corporate                               203            -          203
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              17,338         (335)      17,003
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Gross Profit:
Florist business                     10,553          249       10,802
Consumer business                     4,508       (1,130)       3,378
Corporate                              (203)           -         (203)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              14,858         (881)      13,977
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Advertising and Selling:
Florist business                      5,602         (879)       4,723
Consumer business                     1,106            -        1,106
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                               6,708         (879)       5,829
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
General and Administrative:
Florist business                        836            -          836
Consumer business                     1,404         (142)       1,262
Corporate                             3,134          140        3,274
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                               5,374           (2)       5,372
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss)
before Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                      4,115        1,128        5,243
Consumer business                     1,998         (988)       1,010
Corporate                            (3,337)        (140)      (3,477)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                               2,776            -        2,776
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Corporate Allocations:
Florist business                        999            -          999
Consumer business                       242            -          242
Corporate                            (1,241)           -       (1,241)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                   -            -            -
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
Operating Income (Loss):
Florist business                      3,116        1,128        4,244
Consumer business                     1,756         (988)         768
Corporate                            (2,096)        (140)      (2,236)
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                              $2,776           $-       $2,776
                              ============== ============ ============
Depreciation and
Amortization:
Florist business                       $435           $-         $435
Consumer business                       205            -          205
Corporate                               317            -          317
                              -------------- ------------ ------------
  Total                                $957           $-         $957
                              ============== ============ ============

                            FTD GROUP, INC.
                      NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
          PROFORMA NET INCOME AND PROFORMA EARNINGS PER SHARE
                              (Unaudited)
                 (In thousands, except per share data)
Reconciliation of certain financial measures reported in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") to those
presented on the basis of methodologies other than in accordance with
GAAP ("non-GAAP").
In addition to the GAAP financial measures set forth in this press
release, the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures
within the meaning of Regulation G as a result of significant changes
in the Company's capital structure resulting from the Company's
initial public offering ("IPO"). The Company has included "proforma
EPS," calculated based on "proforma net income," and "proforma
weighted average shares outstanding," which are all non-GAAP financial
measures. The Company's management believes that these measurements
are important to investors and other interested persons and that such
persons benefit from having a consistent basis for comparison between
quarters and for comparison with other companies in the industry.
While management believes that proforma net income and proforma EPS
will be helpful to investors in understanding and evaluating the
Company's performance in the periods immediately following the IPO,
management does not expect to continue to provide proforma net income
and proforma EPS once the effects of the significant changes to the
Company's capital structure are able to be fully reflected in the
Company's financial statements.
The Company is providing proforma net income, proforma EPS and
proforma weighted average shares outstanding for each quarter of
fiscal year 2005, assuming that the following transactions had
occurred on June 30, 2004:
(i)   the issuance of 15,842,893 shares in connection with the IPO;
(ii)  the repurchase of the 14% Senior Redeemable Exchangeable
      Cumulative Preferred Stock and the 12% Junior Redeemable
      Exchangeable Cumulative Preferred Stock; and
(iii) the termination of the Management Services Agreement.
                                         Actual
                ------------------------------------------------------
                             Three Months Ended                Nine
                -------------------------------------------   Months
                                                               Ended
                  September 30,   December 31,   March 31,   March 31,
                      2004            2004          2005       2005
                ---------------- -------------- ----------- ----------
Net income
 (loss), as
 reported (GAAP
 basis)                 $(3,147)          $756    $(25,585)  $(27,976)
Plus: management
 fee, net of 40%
 tax effect                 328            300       7,710      8,338
Plus: interest
 expense and
 prepayment fees
 on shares
 subject to
 mandatory
 redemption               4,943          5,105      24,684     34,732
                ---------------- -------------- ----------- ----------
Proforma net
 income                  $2,124         $6,161      $6,809    $15,094
                ================ ============== =========== ==========
Proforma EPS:
------------
Basic                     $0.07          $0.21       $0.23      $0.51
                ================ ============== =========== ==========
Diluted                   $0.07          $0.21       $0.22      $0.51
                ================ ============== =========== ==========
Basic:
-----
Weighted average
 shares
 outstanding,
 as reported
 (GAAP basis)            13,336         13,609      22,493     16,479
Add: weighted
 average effect
 as if IPO
 occurred
 on 6/30/04              15,843         15,843       6,959     12,882
                ---------------- -------------- ----------- ----------
Proforma
 weighted
 average shares
 outstanding             29,179         29,452      29,452     29,361
                ================ ============== =========== ==========
Diluted:
-------
Weighted average
 shares
 outstanding,
 (GAAP basis)            13,336         13,609      23,460     16,879
Add: weighted
 average effect
 as if IPO
 occurred
 on 6/30/04              15,843         15,843       6,959     12,882
                ---------------- -------------- ----------- ----------
Proforma
 weighted
 average shares
 outstanding             29,179         29,452      30,419     29,761
                ================ ============== =========== ==========
                                       Forecast
                ------------------------------------------------------
                  Three Months       Six Months       Twelve Months
                     Ended             Ended              Ended
                 June 30, 2005     June 30, 2005      June 30, 2005
                ---------------- ------------------ ------------------
Net income
 (loss), as
 reported (GAAP
 basis)          $4,300 - 4,800  $(21,285 - 20,785) $(23,676 - 23,176)
Plus: management
 fee, net of 40%
 tax effect                   -              7,710              8,338
Plus: interest
 expense and
 prepayment fees
 on shares
 subject to
 mandatory
 redemption                   -             24,684             34,732
                ---------------- ------------------ ------------------
Proforma
 net
 income          $4,300 - 4,800   $11,109 - 11,609   $19,394 - 19,894
                ================ ================== ==================
Proforma EPS:
------------
Basic              $0.15 - 0.16       $0.38 - 0.39       $0.66 - 0.68
                ================ ================== ==================
Diluted            $0.14 - 0.16       $0.37 - 0.38       $0.65 - 0.67
                ================ ================== ==================
Basic:
-----
Weighted average
 shares
 outstanding,
 as reported
 (GAAP basis)            29,452             25,973             19,722
Add: weighted
 average effect
 as if IPO
 occurred
 on 6/30/04                   -              3,479              9,662
                ---------------- ------------------ ------------------
Proforma
 weighted
 average shares
 outstanding             29,452             29,452             29,384
                ================ ================== ==================
Diluted:
-------
Weighted average
 shares
 outstanding,
 (GAAP basis)   30,350 - 30,400    26,900 - 26,950    20,100 - 20,150
Add: weighted
 average effect
 as if IPO
 occurred
 on 6/30/04                   -              3,479              9,662
                ---------------- ------------------ ------------------
Proforma
 weighted
 average shares
 outstanding    30,350 - 30,400    30,379 - 30,429    29,762 - 29,812
                ================ ================== ==================

                            FTD GROUP, INC.
                      NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
                      EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
                              (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)
Reconciliation of certain financial measures reported in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") to those
presented on the basis of methodologies other than in accordance with
GAAP ("non-GAAP").
The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA plus (i) expenses that
are not considered reflective of the Company's ongoing operations and
(ii) management fees, because these fees are excluded in measuring the
Company's performance under the executive compensation plan, the new
senior credit agreement and the indenture governing the notes. The
Company defines EBITDA as net income (loss) before net interest
expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA and
Adjusted EBITDA are calculated as follows for the periods presented:
                                         Actual
                  ----------------------------------------------------
                                Period from  Period from
                                January 1,   February 24,
                  Three Months     2004          2004     Three Months
                     Ended       through       through        Ended
                   March 31,   February 23,   March 31,     March 31,
                       2005         2004         2004         2004
                  ------------ ------------- ----------- -------------
                                Predecessor                 Combined
                               -------------             -------------
 Net income
  (loss), as
  reported (GAAP
  basis)             $(25,585)     $(11,951)    $(2,604)     $(14,555)
 plus: Interest
  expense, net          5,096            78       3,898         3,976
 plus: Interest
  expense and
  prepayment fees
  on shares subject
  to mandatory
  redemption           24,684             -       1,901         1,901
 plus:
  Depreciation
  and
  amortization          2,473         1,356         957         2,313
 plus: Income tax
  expense
  (benefit)              (602)       (3,788)       (452)       (4,240)
                  ------------ ------------- ----------- -------------
 EBITDA                 6,066       (14,305)      3,700       (10,605)
 plus: Adjustments
  not reflective
  of ongoing
  operations (1)            -        22,493         682        23,175
 plus: Deferred
  compensation
  (2)                       -            15           -            15
 plus: Management
  fees (3)             12,850           300         167           467
                  ------------ ------------- ----------- -------------
 Adjusted EBITDA
  (4)                 $18,916        $8,503      $4,549       $13,052
                  ============ ============= =========== =============
                                         Actual
                  ----------------------------------------------------
                                            Period from
                                Period from February 24,
                  Nine Months  July 1, 2003     2004      Nine Months
                     Ended        through      through        Ended
                   March 31,   February 23,   March 31,     March 31,
                     2005          2004         2004          2004
                  ------------ ------------- ----------- -------------
                                Predecessor                Combined
                               -------------             -------------
 Net loss, as
  reported (GAAP
  basis)             $(27,976)      $(1,602)    $(2,604)      $(4,206)
 plus: Interest
  expense, net         14,963           510       3,898         4,408
 plus: Interest
  expense and
  prepayment fees
  on shares subject
  to mandatory
  redemption           34,732             -       1,901         1,901
 plus:
  Depreciation
  and
  amortization          8,088         5,377         957         6,334
 plus: Income tax
  expense
  (benefit)             4,504         2,898        (452)        2,446
                  ------------ ------------- ----------- -------------
 EBITDA                34,311         7,183       3,700        10,883
 plus: Adjustments
  not reflective
  of ongoing
  operations (1)            -        22,310         682        22,992
 plus: Deferred
  compensation
  (2)                       -            51           -            51
 plus: Management
  fees (3)             13,897         1,300         167         1,467
                  ------------ ------------- ----------- -------------
 Adjusted EBITDA
  (4)                 $48,208       $30,844      $4,549       $35,393
                  ============ ============= =========== =============
                                              Forecast
                                 -------------------------------------
                                    Three Months        Six Months
                                       Ended              Ended
                                   June 30, 2005      June 30, 2005
                                 ------------------ ------------------
 Net income (loss), as reported
  (GAAP basis)                      $4,300 - 4,800  $(21,285 - 20,785)
 plus: Interest expense, net         4,800 - 5,000     9,896 - 10,096
 plus: Interest expense and
  prepayment fees on
  shares subject to
  mandatory redemption                           -             24,684
 plus: Depreciation and
  amortization                       2,400 - 2,500      4,873 - 4,973
 plus: Income tax expense
  (benefit)                          2,800 - 3,200      2,198 - 2,598
                                 ------------------ ------------------
 EBITDA                            14,300 - 15,100    20,366 - 21,166
 plus: Adjustments not
  reflective of ongoing
  operations (1)                                 -                  -
 plus: Deferred compensation (2)                 -                  -
 plus: Management fees (3)                       -             12,850
                                 ------------------ ------------------
 Adjusted EBITDA (4)              $14,300 - 15,100   $33,216 - 34,016
                                 ================== ==================
                                     Forecast
                                 ------------------
                                   Twelve Months
                                       Ended
                                   June 30, 2005
                                 ------------------
 Net loss, as reported (GAAP
  basis)                         $(23,676 - 23,176)
 plus: Interest expense, net       19,763 - 19,963
 plus: Interest expense and
  prepayment fees on
  shares  subject to
  mandatory redemption                      34,732
 plus: Depreciation and
  amortization                     10,488 - 10,588
 plus: Income tax expense
  (benefit)                          7,304 - 7,704
                                 ------------------
 EBITDA                            48,611 - 49,411
 plus: Adjustments not
  reflective of ongoing
  operations (1)                                 -
 plus: Deferred compensation (2)                 -
 plus: Management fees (3)                  13,897
                                 ------------------
 Adjusted EBITDA (4)              $62,508 - 63,308
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(1) During fiscal year 2004, the Company recorded the following, which
    management does not consider reflective of the Company's ongoing
    operations:
    - In the second quarter of fiscal year 2004, the Company recorded
      as a component of other expense (income), net, a gain of $1.5
      million related to the receipt of insurance proceeds related
      to the consolidated shareholder class action litigation
      associated with FTD, Inc.'s fiscal 2002 merger with FTD.COM.
    - In the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2004, the
      Company recorded $1.3 million and $22.1 million, respectively,
      representing a total of $23.4 million, as a component of
      corporate general and administrative expense related to the
      going private transaction with an affiliate of Leonard Green &
      Partners, L.P. that was completed in February 2004 (the "2004
      Going Private Transaction"). In addition, in the third quarter
      of fiscal year 2004, the Company recorded as a component of
      other expense (income), net, $0.4 million related to the
      write-off of unamortized deferred financing fees on the then
      existing debt.
    - In the third quarter of fiscal year 2004, the Company recorded
      $0.7 million as a component of corporate general and
      administrative expense for severance related costs.
(2) The Company historically recorded expense related to restricted
    stock and option grants under a plan that was terminated in
    conjunction with the 2004 Going Private Transaction.
(3) The management services agreement was terminated in connection
    with the initial public offering.
(4) The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of
    performance. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA because it
    considers it an important supplemental measure of performance, as
    it is used as a performance measure under the new senior credit
    facility entered into in connection with the 2004 Going Private
    Transaction, the indenture governing the notes and the Company's
    executive compensation plan. All of the adjustments made in the
    calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, as described above, are
    adjustments that would be made in calculating the Company's
    performance for purposes of coverage ratios under the new senior
    credit facility and the indenture governing the notes, and the
    Company's executive compensation plan bases incentive compensation
    payments in significant part on the Company's performance measured
    using Adjusted EBITDA as presented above. Measures similar to
    Adjusted EBITDA are also widely used by the Company and by others
    in the Company's industry to evaluate and price potential
    acquisition structure (affecting relative interest expense), tax
    positions (such as the impact on periods or companies of changes
    in effective tax rates or net operating losses) and the age and
    book depreciation of facilities and equipment (affecting relative
    depreciation expense). The Company also presents Adjusted EBITDA
    because it believes it is frequently used by investors and other
    interested parties in the evaluation of high yield issuers, many
    of which present EBITDA and/or Adjusted EBITDA when reporting
    their results.
    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools,
    and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for
    analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP. Some of
    these limitations of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are that they do
    not reflect the Company's cash expenditures for capital
    expenditures, they do not reflect the significant interest expense
    or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or
    principal payments on the Company's debt, they do not reflect
    changes in, or cash requirements for, the Company's working
    capital requirements, they do not reflect the impact of management
    fees paid and other significant expenses excluded above and other
    companies in the Company's industry may calculate these measures
    differently than presented above. The Company compensates for
    these limitations by relying primarily on GAAP results and using
    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally.

FTD, Inc. (Investor Contact)
Lisa Witek
Director of Investor Relations
(630) 719-6174
lwitek@ftdi.com

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