Toolstation

3 February 2012

Travis Perkins plc

Re: Toolstation

Travis Perkins has been informed by the Office of Fair Trading that it intends to review Travis Perkins' recent acquisition of the remaining 70% of Toolstation. While Travis Perkins will cooperate fully with any review, the Company sees absolutely no basis for this notification and will be seeking clarification from the OFT at the earliest opportunity.

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Enquiries:

Geoff Cooper, Chief Executive

Paul Hampden Smith, Finance Director

Travis Perkins Plc +44 (0) 1604 683 222

David Bick/Mark Longson

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