Analyst Presentation

Redrow PLC 29 June 2001 REDROW PLC ANALYST PRESENTATION Redrow plc hosted a presentation for analysts after close of business on Thursday 28 June 2001. The following is a summary of the presentation. Current trading . Redrow plc is pleased to report it has continued to perform strongly in the second half of its financial year and expects to announce on 11 September 2001 results for the year ending 30 June 2001 in line with market expectations. The Group has again generated a record forward sales position. Legal completions for the Group are anticipated to be in line with expectations despite the adverse weather conditions in the first few months of 2001 with the combined turnover of Heritage and Harwood broadly in balance between the first and second half and the city centre schemes delivering between 100 and 150 units. Average selling prices of both the Heritage and Harwood products have continued to increase and the overall average selling price in the second half is expected to be marginally ahead of that achieved in the first half of the financial year. Redrow is confident of maintaining operating margins in the second half of the financial year at previously reported levels. Due to the constraints of the planning system, volumes in the housing market have remained steady although affordability and demographic growth continue to support the demand side. Against this background, Redrow has increased its reservations during 2001 by approximately 12.5% over the equivalent period last year in part reflecting the performance of the city centre schemes. After allowing for legal completions in the second half of the financial year, a record forward sales position is anticipated at June 2001 of in excess of £170m representing an increase in value of more than 25% over the preceding year and incorporating an increase in excess of 10% in average selling price. Product This performance reflects the overall quality of the developments and the diversity of the product range in the Redrow portfolio. The strategy of offering the three distinct ranges of Heritage, Harwood and In the City enables the Group to meet the aspirations of a wide customer base. Harwood sites have now been secured in the South West, South Wales and Yorkshire companies to compliment the Heritage developments. In addition, the former Harwood company in the West Midlands has purchased its first Heritage site with another outlet secured under contract. With six In the City projects now being marketed in five companies, the policy of making available the entire portfolio in each region is clearly having a positive impact. Research and development/Customer Care Build costs are being controlled although the impact of new building regulations introduced by successive governments is placing an increasing burden upon our industry. The product continues to be value engineered to improve quality of construction, reduce maintenance costs and enhance customer care. A dedicated research and development resource has been established under a director reporting directly to the Chief Executive to investigate alternative building methods and promote many of the initiatives already evaluated by the Group. Redrow continually works to retain its leading position on customer care. This has been acknowledged with the Group being awarded 'Best National Housebuilder' by Express Newspapers for the third successive year and also winning the HSBC Quality Award in three of the last four years. This success, which includes securing maximum ratings in all categories in the Government sponsored Housing Forum Annual Customer Satisfaction survey, requires committed 'hearts and minds' from all staff and sub-contractors alike. I.T. Systems The Group was one of the first in the industry to put I.T. on site to requisition and record delivery of materials through a lap top computer. New systems have since been introduced to automate the valuation and sub- contractor payments process. These systems provide powerful tools to analyse and manage site costs. Supplier invoices are now processed electronically and Redrow is playing a leading role in the joint housebuilders' eBuild XML initiative to communicate electronically with major suppliers. Redrow's own web-site continues to be developed to provide quality information to customers and other stakeholders in Redrow. In the current year the site is consistently receiving in excess of 8,000 visitors per week and this is helping to increase the quality of prospective buyers visiting our developments. The Group is now initiating a new sales and build management system to bring I.T. to each sales office which will further improve the buying experience and customer care service. Land Redrow remains committed to the policy of sourcing both greenfield and brownfield land through off market private treaty purchases and forward land. This has delivered one of the most competitively priced land banks in the industry and is a key factor in the Group's ability to maintain operating margins at the top of the industry. Despite the continuing difficulties with the planning system, progress has been made in expanding the current land bank to support the future growth of the Group. Current land is expected to total over 14,200 plots at June 2001 compared with 13,800 at December 2000 and 13,500 at June 2000 thus maintaining in excess of a four year land bank. Further, our results in September, will be expected to show a shift from land under contract to land with planning reflecting Redrow's success in securing planning permissions in the last six months. Progress continues to be made with promoting our forward land through the planning system and it is anticipated that over the next two years significant contributions from this source will be secured. At the present time there is no indication there will be any relaxation in the planning system and therefore Redrow will continue to strive to maximise the value that can be achieved from its land bank through the quality of its developments and the maximisation of sales values rather than by chasing volume. Commercial and mixed use schemes Redrow Commercial is now focused on identifying mixed use development opportunities to add value to the Group's housebuilding operations. Redrow remains one of the few developers with both commercial property and housing development skills within the same organisation. Practical completion of the contract for the 140,000 sq. ft. development at Windsor Office Park, which has been pre-let to Centrica, was achieved ahead of time and within budget. Market conditions permitting, the property will be marketed in the Autumn. Operating profits from the Commercial Division are expected to be broadly in line with last year following the completion of the sale of land at Severnside for the provision of a 100,000 sq. ft. distribution facility for Next plc and the sale of the commercial land at Ham Green, Bristol which comprised of planning for 58,000 sq. ft. of offices, a public house/restaurant and a nursing home. Board appointment Following the share buyback announced in September 2000, the Group streamlined its structure for the Homes Division into three regional operations each under a Regional Chairman. Redrow is pleased to announce that Colin Lewis, Regional Chairman for the Western Region, has today been appointed a director thereby joining his fellow Regional Chairmen on the Board of Redrow plc. The Morgan Foundation Steve Morgan retired as Chairman of Redrow plc at the AGM on 13 November 2000. Following 26 years under his chairmanship, the company became recognised as one of the leaders in the housebuilding industry . His commitment went beyond Redrow and he had a major influence within the development industry. He was also and remains very committed to raising money for charitable causes particularly those related to children and the treatment of cancer. In recognition of Steve Morgan's contribution to our industry and his considerable charitable work, Redrow has today donated £1m to the Morgan Foundation charitable trust. This donation together with a significant personal contribution from Steve himself will enable the trust to particularly help children's charities in the North West and North Wales. Shareholder return Since flotation in 1994, Redrow has maintained a focus on delivering a high level of return on capital employed and has delivered a performance at the top end of the sector. This remains key to the Group's continued success and Redrow is confident of maintaining a return for the year in line with that achieved in the first half. As announced at the time of the 30% share buyback in September 2000, the Group is committed to delivering enhanced shareholder value. The effect of the share buyback on earnings per share will be apparent in the second half of this financial year with some further benefit in the year ending 30 June 2002. With the popularity of its diverse product portfolio, a highly competitive four year current land bank, a record forward sales position and given a steady development market, Redrow can look forward to the next financial year with confidence. Enquiries Redrow (after 1300 hours) Paul Pedley 01244 520044 Neil Fitzsimmons Brunswick Gavin Partington 020 7404 5959 Nina Richmond

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