Howden Joinery Group Plc

Notification of transaction in shares by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities.

The Company has today been notified that on 10 April 2015 Mr Mark Robson transferred 677,167 ordinary shares of 10 pence each listed against his name to his wife, Mrs Rachel Robson, for nil consideration.

Following the transaction, Mr Robson's total holding of shares in Howden Joinery Group Plc (including shares in his wife's name) is unchanged at 2,466,488 ordinary shares (c. 0.38% of the issued share capital).

This notification is made pursuant to the Disclosure and Transparency Rule 3.1.4R(1)(a).

Enquiries should be directed to:

Forbes McNaughton, Company Secretary:     020 7535 1137