Director's dealings

James Halstead PLC 11 November 2004 James Halstead plc (the 'Company') 11 November 2004 Director's shareholding The Company has been advised that Mr Geoffrey Halstead has purchased 3,000 5.5% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 each ('Preference Shares') at 90 pence per share on 10 November 2004. Following this notification, Mr Geoffrey Halstead and his family's holding is 86,405 Preference Shares. Enquiries: James Halstead plc Jack Whittaker Tel: 0161 767 2500 Westhouse Securities LLP David Simmons Tel: 0161 838 9140 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange