Trading Statement

Halma PLC
29 April 2004

                            Halma p.l.c. ('Halma')

                                TRADING UPDATE


Halma, the leading safety and environmental technology group, issued a trading
update today, 29 April 2004.  Halma issues trading updates each April and
October, ahead of its full year and interim announcements.  Halma's preliminary
results for the year to 3 April 2004 will be announced on 22 June 2004.

Halma's performance in the 2003/04 financial year is expected to be within the
range of current market expectations, despite the impact of adverse currency
movements.  Halma's focus on profitable growth has ensured that the Group
remains strongly cash generative and continues to deliver high returns.


For further information, please contact:

Stephen O'Shea, Chief Executive                              [phone]
Kevin Thompson, Finance Director                             [phone]

Hogarth Partnership Limited
Rachel Hirst/Andrew Jaques                                   [phone]


A copy of this announcement, together with other information about Halma, may be 
viewed on its website: www.halma.com




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