Purchase of Own Securities

Halma PLC
12 March 2003


                                 HALMA p.l.c.

                           PURCHASE OF OWN SHARES

In accordance with the authority renewed by shareholders at the 2002 AGM, it is
intended to resume a programme of share buy-back as and when appropriate buying
opportunities present themselves.

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


Contact for further information:     Stephen O'Shea
                                     Chief Executive, Halma p.l.c.
                                     Tel: [phone]


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