8 May 2008 17:05
Ashley (Laura) Hldgs PLC08 May 2008 8 May 2008 Laura Ashley Holdings plc Purchase of Own Shares Laura Ashley Holdings plc announces that on 8 May 2008, it purchased 75,000 ofits ordinary shares of 5 pence each at an average price of 25.0 pence per share. The purchased shares will be held as treasury shares. Following the abovepurchase, Laura Ashley Holdings plc holds 15,729,500 ordinary shares intreasury, and has 730,305,868 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasuryshares). Enquiries David Cook, Company Secretary 020 7880 5100 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange