Directors exercise of share options

17th July 2014

James Halstead plc ("James Halstead" or the "Company")

Directors exercise of share options

The Company announces that 120,000 new ordinary James Halstead shares of 5p each ("Ordinary Shares") have been issued pursuant to the exercise of share options on 17 July 2014.

Geoffrey Halstead, the Company's Chairman, exercised options over 120,000 Ordinary Shares at a price of 64.0625 pence per Ordinary Share.

Following the exercise of the options, Geoffrey Halstead has retained ownership of the newly issued Ordinary Shares.

Enquiries:

James Halstead plc 0161 767 2500

D W Drillingcourt

Group Company Secretary

Altium 0207 484 4040

Ben Thorne

Paul Chamberlain