JAMES HALSTEAD PLC

Earnings Release • Jan 31, 2024

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James Halstead PLC

31 January 2024

31 January 2024

JAMES HALSTEAD PLC

(the "Company")

Trading Update

James Halstead plc, the commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor, is providing the following trading update ahead of its interim results for the half-year to 31 December 2023.

In his AGM statement, on 1 December 2023, the Chairman, Mr. Anthony Wild noted the

strong competition but expressed confidence of exceeding the half year comparatives.

The Company will, despite softening of sales demand in some European markets, report profits in the region of 15-20% ahead of the prior year comparative and with a robust cash balance.

The Board's expectations for the full year remain positive and for continued progress on dividend distributions.

The interim results will be published on 27 March 2024.

Enquiries:
James Halstead plc	Tel: 0161 767 2500
Mark Halstead, Chief Executive
Gordon Oliver, Finance Director
Hudson Sandler	Tel: 020 7796 4133
Nick Lyon / Nick Moore
Panmure Gordon (Nomad and Joint Broker)	Tel: 020 7886 2500
Dominic Morley
WH Ireland (Joint Broker) Ben Thorne / Chris Hardie	Tel: 020 7220 1666

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