Chico's FAS, Inc. Reports Web Site Availability of Investors Conference Slide Show

Business Wire, Oct 30, 2000

Business Editors

FORT MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2000

Chico's FAS, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCS) today announced that a copy of the slide show that is being presented by Chico's officers at upcoming institutional investor conferences and meetings is available for review on the Chico's Web site at http://www.chicos.com in the investor relations section. The presentation addresses Chico's recent financial results and current plans for future expansion.

Chico's sells exclusively designed, private-label women's casual clothing and related accessories. The Company operates a chain of 233 stores in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The Company owns 223 stores, franchisees own 10.

Certain statements contained herein, including without limitation, statements addressing the beliefs, plans, objectives, estimates or expectations of the Company or future results or events constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known or unknown risks, including, but not limited to, general economic and business conditions, and conditions in the specialty retail industry. There can be no assurance that the actual future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur. Users of forward-looking statements are encouraged to review the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K, its filings on Form 10-Q, management's discussion and analysis in the Company's latest annual report to stockholders, the Company's filings on Form 8-K, and other federal securities law filings for a description of other important factors that may affect the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition.

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