Director Shareholding

4 May 2005 14:32

James Halstead PLC04 May 2005 James Halstead plc 4 May 2005 Directors' shareholdings James Halstead Group Share Option Plan (the "Plan") In accordance with the rules of the Plan, the Remuneration Committee has awardedthe Directors of the Company options over 10p ordinary shares ("OrdinaryShares") as detailed below. Geoffrey Halstead: 15,000 Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of 512.5 penceMark Halstead: 15,000 Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of 512.5 penceGordon Oliver: 15,000 Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of 512.5 pence The date of the grant is 3 May 2005 and the period of exercise is between thethird and the tenth anniversary from the date of the grant. Enquiries: James Halstead plcJack Whittaker0161 767 2500 Westhouse Securities LLPDavid Simmons0161 838 9140 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange