Interim Management Statement

Halma PLC
01 August 2007




                                       HALMA p.l.c.

                      Trading Update / Interim Management Statement



                                      1 August 2007





Halma, the leading safety, health and sensor technology group, is holding its 113th AGM
later today, at which Geoff Unwin, Chairman, will make the following statement, which
comprises the Group's first Interim Management Statement as required by the UK Listing
Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. This statement relates to the period from 1
April 2007 and includes the first quarter's trading.



'Sales and orders during the first quarter of the current financial year have been in line
with the Board's expectations, with good progress made on strategic actions.



'The strategic changes in our Security and Elevator Safety businesses within the
Infrastructure Sensors sector continue apace.   The benefits of this investment are not
expected to begin to emerge until the second half of this financial year.



'We are seeing some encouraging signs in China, particularly from our Photonics business
within the Health and Analysis sector.  A number of businesses are now planning to
establish manufacturing in the region to build their presence in local markets.  Within
the Industrial Safety sector, our Gas Detection business will shortly complete a small
acquisition in China which will immediately provide new manufacturing resources.



'Cashflow in the first quarter has been good.  We are seeking opportunities to invest in
our existing businesses and in new acquisitions.  The two acquisitions completed during
the second half of the last financial year, Tritech and Labsphere, are meeting our
expectations.



'The Group's financial position continues to be strong and there have been no material
events or transactions affecting the Group.



'As stated at the time of our year end results, the Board remains positive about the
Group's prospects for the year and the longer term.'




For further information, please contact:


Halma p.l.c.                                              Tel: [phone]

Andrew Williams, Group Chief Executive
Kevin Thompson, Group Finance Director


Hogarth Partnership Limited                               Tel: [phone]
Rachel Hirst/Andrew Jaques



Notes:

1.   The next update on trading is expected to be issued at the end of October 2007, with the
     half-yearly results for the period to 29 September 2007 expected to be released on 29
     November 2007.


2.   This Interim Management Statement has been prepared solely to provide additional information
     to the shareholders of Halma p.l.c., in order to meet the requirements of the UK Listing
     Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. It should not be relied on by any other
     party, for other purposes. Forward-looking statements have been made by the Directors in
     good faith using information available up until the date that they approved this statement.
     Forward-looking statements should be regarded with caution because of the inherent
     uncertainties in economic trends and business risks.


3.   A copy of this announcement, together with other information about Halma, may be viewed on
     its website: www.halma.com.






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