Director Shareholding

Worthington Group PLC
07 September 2007


Worthington Group PLC

7 September 2007





Director Shareholding



Worthington Group PLC (the 'Company') today announces (in accordance with DTR
3.1.4R), that it has been notified that J C Dwek, Chairman of the Company, has
acquired 1,654,308 shares in the Company, at 14.51 pence each from Penmarric plc
(the 'Transaction'), representing approximately 14% of the Company's Total
Voting Rights.



Penmarric plc, is a company controlled by J C Dwek and his family.  Prior to the
Transaction, Penmarric plc held 1,854,308 shares.  Following the Transaction,
Penmarric plc hold 200,000 shares in the Company.



There is no overall change in the beneficial interests of J C Dwek as a result
of the Transaction.   J C Dweck remains the beneficial owner of a total of
1,904,308 ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company, representing approximately
16.1% of the Company's Total Voting Rights.















Enquiries:

Worthington Group plc
Joe Dwek CBE, Chairman                        Tel: [phone]




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