Trading Statement

19 July 2011

Half year pre-close statement

Headlam Group plc ("Headlam"), Europe's leading floorcoverings distributor, announces a trading update prior to the release of its interim financial results on Friday 19 August 2011.

Total group revenue for the six months to 30 June 2011 increased by 5.5% compared with the previous year.

Like for like revenues in the UK increased by 7.4% during the period and on the Continent, reduced by 4.5%.

Based on the group's revenue performance, earnings for the six months to 30 June 2011 will be ahead of the Board's first half expectations.

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Enquiries:

Headlam Group plc

Tony Brewer, Group Chief Executive Tel: 01675 433000

Stephen Wilson, Group Finance Director