Best Buy Company, Inc.

Best Buy Disaster Relief – Update: September 14, 2005

September 15, 2005

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sept. 14, 2005–Best Buy Co., Inc.

(NYSE:BBY):

A third in-store “computer bank” is now available in Covington, La.

— Other banks are open in Lafayette, La. and Baton Rouge, La.

— These banks provide free internet access to community members

who need to file insurance claims, register with FEMA and the

Red Cross, and reach loved ones. Additional computer banks

will open as other stores are reopened and equipped.

Stores in Hattiesburg, Miss., Covington, La. are now open

— The three stores are operating with short hours, noon – 6 p.m.

— The Houma, La. store has resumed normal business hours.

— As of September 13, the following Best Buy stores remain

closed: Harvey, La.; Slidell, La.; and Metairie, La.

Job Fairs taking place Sept. 12 – Sept. 16 at four Best Buy stores in Ala., La.

— Hiring full time, part time and seasonal employees for a

variety of functions, including cashiers, customer service,

non-commission sales, Geek Squad agents, shipping and

receiving, and delivery drivers.

— Mobile, Ala.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 3250 Airport Boulevard

— Spanish Fort, Ala.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 10200 Eastern

Shore Boulevard

— Baton Rouge, Ala.: Noon to 5 p.m. – 5913 Bluebonnet

Boulevard

— Lafayette, La.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 5635 Johnson Street

Best Buy has located 100 percent of its 1,273 displaced employees.

— All are alive and accounted for.

— Temporary shelters, provided by Best Buy, are available

for employees and their families, including food, and

other necessities.

— All employees will be paid for as long as the crisis

persists, which will be monitored.

— Employees who need cash are receiving cash advances from

Best Buy.

— Employees who want to work, but whose home stores are

currently closed, are being welcomed at Best Buy stores

throughout the U.S.

— Counseling is being offered to all employees through our

employee assistance program.

— A Web site and employee hotline have been established for

store employees and their families to consult for current

information.