Transaction in Own Shares

5 Jul 2007 09:58

Ashley (Laura) Hldgs PLC05 July 2007 5 July 2007 Laura Ashley Holdings plc Purchase of Own Shares Laura Ashley Holdings plc announces that on 4 July 2007, it purchased 30,000 ofits ordinary shares of 5 pence each at an average price of 25.75 pence pershare. The purchased shares will be held as treasury shares. Following the abovepurchase, Laura Ashley Holdings plc holds 6,375,100 ordinary shares in treasury,and has 739,660,268 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