Blocklisting Six Monthly Return

For immediate release 1 April 2010

BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

1. Name of company BRADY PLC

2. Name of schemes EMI Share Option scheme

Approved Share Option scheme

Unapproved Share Option scheme

200 Share Scheme

3. Period of return: From 20 May 2009 to 18 November 2009

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock/debt security) not issued under scheme at the start of period: 802,634

5. Number of shares issued/allotted under scheme during period: 80,300

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end of period: 722,334

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock/debt securities) originally listed and the date of admission:

2,377,000

Ordinary 1p Shares

19 November 2004

Total number of shares in issue at 18 November 2009: 28,177,682

For further information, please contact:

Brady plc Tel: 01223 479479

Tony Ratcliffe, Finance Director

Gavin Lavelle, Chief Executive Officer

Cenkos Securities

Ivonne Cantu / Alex Aylen Tel: 020 7397 8900