Result of EGM

Boot(Henry) PLC
20 December 2002




Henry Boot PLC
19 December 2002


Result of Extraordinary General Meeting

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held today, the resolution to approve the
disposal of Henry Boot Management Limited was passed by the shareholders of the
company.  The company expects the completion of the disposal to take place on 20
December 2002.


Enquiries:


Henry Boot                                    Tel: [phone]
Jamie Boot, Chief Executive



KPMG Corporate Finance                        Tel: [phone]
Bob Bigley






KPMG Corporate Finance, a division of KPMG LLP which is authorised by the
Financial Services Authority for investment business activities, is acting for
the Company as financial adviser in relation to the Disposal and is not acting
for any other person in relation to such Disposal. KPMG Corporate Finance will
not be responsible to anyone other than the Company for providing the
protections afforded to its clients or for providing advice in relation to the
Disposal.






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