Acquisition of Belgian Business Complete

Grafton Group plc

Acquisition of Belgian Merchanting Business Completed

4 February 2014

Grafton Group plc ("Grafton"), the builders merchanting and DIY Group with operations in the UK, Ireland and Belgium, confirms that, having received approval from the Belgium Competition Authority, it has completed the acquisition of Binje Ackermans SA, a six branch builders merchanting business details of which were announced on 21 October 2013.

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Grafton Group plc +353 1 216 0600

Gavin Slark Chief Executive Officer

David Arnold Chief Financial Officer

Murray Consultants +353 1 498 0300

Joe Murray

MHP Communications +44 20 3128 8100

James White