Punch Taverns PLC Regulatory News (PUB)

Name of applicant:

Punch Taverns plc

Name of scheme:

Long Term Incentive Scheme ("LTIP")

Period of return:

From:

16-Jan-11

To:

15-Jul-11

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

67,166

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

16,500,000

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

16,338,281

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

228,885

Name of contact:

Helen Tyrrell, Deputy Company Secretary

Telephone number of contact:

01283 501 858