Transaction in Own Shares

24 May 2006 07:01

Ashley (Laura) Hldgs PLC24 May 2006 24 May 2006 Laura Ashley Holdings plc Purchase of Own Shares Laura Ashley Holdings plc announces that on 23 May 2006 it purchased 150,000 ofits ordinary shares of 5 pence each at an average price of 21.9 pence per share. The purchased shares will be held as treasury shares. Following the abovepurchase, Laura Ashley Holdings plc holds 1,255,531 ordinary shares in treasury,and has 744,779,837 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares). Enquiries David Cook, Company Secretary 020 7880 5100 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange