Appointment of Broker

Persimmon PLC
21 June 2007


Appointment of Broker

Persimmon plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Merrill Lynch
International as joint brokers alongside our existing brokers and advisors
Citigroup Global Markets.


For further information, please contact:

M:Communications

Edward Orlebar           020 7153 1523
Charlotte McMullen       020 7153 1549



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