Latham(James) PLC
23 April 2008
James Latham plc ('James Latham', the 'Company')
Share Buy-Back
James Latham, the importer and distributor of panel products and hardwood,
announces that on Tuesday, 22 April 2008 it bought 40,000 25p ordinary shares at
a price of 208 pence, representing approximately 0.20 per cent. of the Company's
issued share capital which will be held in treasury.
The Company was authorised to make market purchases of its own shares at the
Annual General Meeting held on 29 August 2007. Following this purchase the
Company holds 599,000 ordinary shares in treasury and has 19,561,000 ordinary
shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury.
James Latham is currently considering purchasing further shares in the Company.
If shareholders wish to sell some or all of their shares for purchase by the
Company, their stockbroker is required to contact Jerry Keen at Blue Oar
Securities Plc on 0207 448 4492.
For Further Enquiries:
James Latham Plc
Peter Latham, Chairman Tel: 01442 849 100
David Dunmow, Finance Director Tel: 01442 849 100
Blue Oar Securities Plc
Jerry Keen, Corporate Broking Tel: 0207 448 4492
Mike Coe, Corporate Finance Tel: 0117 933 0020
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