NEW YORK, June 9, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) today confirmed its intention to no longer provide mid-quarter updates of its business performance, in line with the practices of a majority of peer companies. Avon said it expects to release second-quarter results on July 25, 2005, and third-quarter results on October 28, 2005.

Avon is the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products, with $7.7 billion in annual revenues. Avon markets to women around the world through 4.9 million independent sales Representatives. Avon product lines include such recognizable brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Avon Solutions, Advance Techniques Hair Care, Avon Naturals, Mark and Avon Wellness. Avon also markets an extensive line of fashion jewelry and apparel. More information about Avon and its products can be found on the company's web site http://www.avoncompany.com.

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Investor:
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Both of Avon Products, Inc.