Aaron Rents Repurchases 1,049,400 Shares and Receives Authorization for Additional 2,000,000

Feb 3, 1999

Aaron Rents, Inc., based in Atlanta, has a total of 427 stores in 32 states for the rental and sale of residential and office furniture and accessories, consumer electronics and household appliances. The Company manufactures furniture, accessories and bedding at eleven facilities in Georgia, Florida and California.

Note: Forward looking statements in this news release are based on current expectations, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may vary materially from these expectations due to such factors as changes in general economic conditions, competition and pricing, customer demand and other issues.