Notification of Transaction in Shares

11 April 2014

Howden Joinery Group Plc

Notification of transaction in shares by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities.

The Company has been notified that today, Mr Mark Robson transferred 729,371 ordinary shares of 10 pence each listed against his name to his wife, Mrs Rachel Robson, for nil consideration.

Following the transaction, Mr Robson's total holding of shares in Howden Joinery Group Plc (including shares in his wife's name) is unchanged at 1,937,816 ordinary shares (c. 0.3% of the issued share capital).

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