Death of Director

Halma PLC 07 May 2003 HALMA p.l.c. It is with regret that the Board of Halma reports the death of Lord McGowan, a non-executive Director of the Company. Lord McGowan was appointed to the Halma Board as a non-executive Director in May 1997 and served as Senior Independent Director and chairman of both the Remuneration and Audit Committees during the last six years. The Directors wish to record their appreciation for the tremendous contribution Lord McGowan made during his long association with the Group. David Barber, Chairman, said, 'It is too early to form the words in which we can express our loss. Duncan McGowan was an outstanding man, the most delightful of companions and a true friend to all of us. We shall miss him immensely, and I know that the sympathy of everyone in Halma goes out to his widow and to his family.' For further information, please contact: Kevin Thompson or Carol Chesney Tel: +44 (0)1494 721111 Halma p.l.c. A copy of this announcement, together with other information about Halma, may be viewed on its website: www.halma.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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