Director Shareholding

James Halstead PLC
3 May 2002


James Halstead plc


The company was notified on 1 May 2002 that on 30 April 2002, Mark Halstead, a
director of the Company, transferred 14,542 shares in the Company from his
personal holding to the Trustees of the Mark Halstead Settlement PEP Account.
There is no change in the beneficial holding of Mr Mark Halstead in the Company.


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