AGM Statement

Halma PLC
1 August 2002


108th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of Halma p.l.c., the leading safety and environmental
technology group, was held today. At the meeting, David Barber, Chairman, made
the following statement:

'As expected, the new financial year has begun in much the same way last year
ended, with market conditions remaining unsettled. Order intake in the first
quarter was flat compared to the same period last year and sales were slightly
lower.

'We have continued to invest significant amounts in new product development in
order to progressively strengthen our market shares. We still have substantial
net cash balances available to acquire complementary businesses and to give us
access to new and growing technologies. The cost reductions implemented during
the second half of last year are contributing usefully to our operating ratios.

'We are confident that these actions will allow us to maintain our consistent
record of high returns. Subject to market conditions being stable, we anticipate
that results for the full year will be within the range of current
expectations.'


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


For further information, please contact:

Halma p.l.c.                       Tel: [phone] 
Stephen O'Shea, Chief Executive 
Kevin Thompson, Finance Director

Hogarth Partnership                Tel: [phone] 
Rachel Hirst/Andrew Jaques




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