Exhibit 99.1
NOTICE OF FULL OPTIONAL REDEMPTION
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J. Crew Intermediate LLC
16% Senior Discount Contingent Principal Notes Due 2008
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 3.07 of the Indenture dated as of May 6, 2003, between J. Crew Intermediate LLC, as Issuer, and U.S. Bank N.A., as Trustee or Agent, that the bonds listed below have been selected for Full Redemption on January 24, 2005 (the Redemption Date) at a price of 94.99% of the principal amount at maturity (the Redemption Price).
*CUSIP | | Maturity | | Rate | | Principal Amount at Maturity | | Price | |
46614GAC9 | | 05/15/2008 | | 16.00% | | $49,968,453 | | 94.99% | |
Payment of the Redemption Price on the Bonds called for redemption will be paid only upon presentation and surrender thereof in the following manner:
If by Mail:(REGISTERED BONDS) | | If by Mail:(BEARER BONDS) | | If by Hand or Overnight Mail: |
U.S. Bank | | U.S. Bank | | U.S. Bank |
Corporate Trust Services | | Corporate Trust Services | | Corporate Trust Services |
P.O. Box 64111
St. Paul, MN 55164-0111 | | P.O. Box 64452
St. Paul, MN 55164-0452 | | 60 Livingston Avenue 1st Fl — Bond Drop Window
St. Paul, MN 55107 |
1-800-934-6802
Bondholders presenting their bonds in person for same day payment must surrender their bond(s) by 1:00 P.M. on the Redemption Date and a check will be available for pick up after 2:00 P.M. Checks not picked up by 4:30 P.M. will be mailed out to the bondholder via first class mail. If payment of the Redemption Price is to be made to the registered owner of the Bond, you are not required to endorse the Bond to collect the Redemption Price.
Interest on the principal amount designated to be redeemed shall cease to accrete on and after the Redemption Date.
REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
For a list of redemption requirements please visit our website at www.usbank.com/corporatetrust and click on the “Bondholder Information” link.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (the “Act”), 28% will be withheld if tax identification number is not properly certified.
*The Trustee shall not be held responsible for the selection or use of the CUSIP number, nor is any representation made as to its correctness indicated in the Redemption Notice. It is included solely for the convenience of the Holders.
By: U.S. Bank National Association
as Trustee or Agent
Dated: December 23, 2004
