Notification of Transaction in Shares

Howden Joinery Group Plc

Notification of transaction in shares by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities

The Company has been notified that yesterday Theresa Keating (a director of Howden Joinery Ltd and a person discharging managerial responsibility within the Company) sold 128,054 shares at a price of 470.3 pence per share.

Following the sale, the total holding of Theresa Keating is 166,512 shares (0.03% of the Company's share capital). The holdings are beneficial holdings of those named.

This notification is made pursuant to the Disclosure and Transparency Rule 3.1.4R(1)(a).

Enquiries should be directed to:

Forbes McNaughton, Company Secretary: 020 7535 1137