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 Andy Witts (a director of Howden Joinery Ltd and a person discharging managerial responsibility within the Company) sold 188,446 shares at a price of 461.9 pence per share.

Following the sale, the total holding of Andy Witts is 926,426 shares (0.14% 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