Howden Joinery Group Plc

Notification of transaction in shares by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities

The Company has been notified that yesterday Mark Robson, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer of Howden Joinery Group Plc, and a person discharging managerial responsibility within the Company, sold 137,453 shares at a price of 465.1 pence per share.

The Company was also notified that Mrs Rachel Robson, Mr Robson's wife, yesterday sold 482,434 shares at an average price of 462.8 pence per share.

Following the above transactions, Mr Robson's total holding of shares in Howden Joinery Group Plc (including shares in his wife's name) is 1,846,601 ordinary shares (0.28% of the Company's 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