Change of Adviser

James Halstead PLC
03 July 2006


James Halstead PLC (the 'Company')


APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATED ADVISER AND BROKER


James Halstead PLC announces that Altium has been appointed as Nominated Adviser
and Broker to the Company with immediate effect.


Enquiries:

Gordon Oliver
Finance Director
James Halstead PLC
Tel: [phone]

Ben Thorne
Altium
Tel: [phone]




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