Notification of Transaction in Shares

9th April 2013

Howden Joinery Group Plc

Notification of transaction in shares by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities.

The Company has this afternoon been notified that Mr. David Hallett instructed the transfer of 105,351 ordinary shares of 10 pence each listed against his name to his wife Mrs. Jayne Hallett for nil consideration.

Following the transfer, Mr. Hallett's total holding of shares in Howden Joinery Group Plc (including shares in his wife's name) remained unchanged at 810,666 ordinary shares.

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

Enquiries should be directed to:

Forbes McNaughton, Deputy Company Secretary: 020 7535 1137