Executive Board Change

12 October 2012

Travis Perkins Plc

("Travis Perkins" or "the Company")

Executive Board Change

After 22 years in senior finance roles, including the last 17 years as the Company's Group Financial Director, Paul Hampden Smith has informed the Company of his intention to develop a portfolio career and to step down from his current role and as a director of Travis Perkins. Paul will retire from the board after completion of the annual results exercise next February. He has agreed to continue in our employment for a further 6 months until September 2013, to ensure a smooth and complete handover to his successor. He has given outstanding service to the Company over 20 years and has been part of the management team that has grown the business from turnover of £400 million to £5 billion through organic growth and acquisitions. The board conveys its very best wishes to him for the portfolio career he intends to pursue.

The Company is making good progress in its search for a new Group Finance Director. A further announcement will be made in due course.

Robert Walker, Chairman of Travis Perkins, commented:

"Paul Hampden Smith has made a very significant contribution to Travis Perkins over many years and he goes with our very best wishes for the future. Paul has deservedly earned widespread respect, both inside and outside the Company, for his abilities and achievements."

Paul Hampden Smith said:

"I shall be sad to leave behind many excellent colleagues, particularly in our strong finance team, following an enjoyable and challenging 20 year career with Travis Perkins, a Company for whom I am immensely proud to have worked.

"I believe the Company is well positioned for further growth and success, and I wish all my friends and colleagues best wishes for the future."

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