Director Shareholding

Smart(J.)&Co(Contractors) PLC 02 October 2003 J. SMART & CO. (CONTRACTORS) PLC 28 CRAMOND ROAD SOUTH EDINBURGH EH4 6AB Company Number: SC25130 We write to inform you that: 1. Mr A D McClure, Director, has acquired 5,050 Ordinary Shares of the Company. As a result, Mr McClure's beneficial interest in the shares of the Company is now 55,000 shares. 2. Mr L E Glenday, Director, has acquired 5,050 Ordinary Shares of the Company. As a result, Mr Glenday's beneficial interest in the shares of the Company is now 45,000 shares. Andrew D McClure Company Secretary 2 October, 2003 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange