Director Shareholding

Wolseley PLC
26 March 2002

WOLSELEY PLC - DIRECTOR SHARE SALE


26 March 2002

Ordinary shares of 25p each

Wolseley plc hereby notifies the following director share sale:


Director's Name     No. of shares sold      Sale price in pence     Date of sale


John Whybrow                 21,999                      716             25.3.02


For and on behalf of Wolseley plc



Edward Parker

Assistant Company Secretary



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