28 May 2010
Directors' Share Transactions
Persimmon plc (the "Company") announces that on 28 May 2010 it was informed that on the same day Jeffrey Fairburn, executive Director sold 2,430 shares in the Company and his wife Mrs J Fairburn sold 926 shares at an average price of £4.155 per share. Also on 28 May 2010 Mr Fairburn purchased 2,430 shares and Mrs Fairburn purchased 926 shares into ISAs at an average price of £4.159 per share.
As a result of these transactions Jeffrey Fairburn's holding remains unchanged. Mr Fairburn and his wife remain interested in 38,270 shares or 0.01% of the issued share capital of the Company (excluding Treasury Shares).
The issued share capital of the Company on 28 May 2010 is 301,171,561 ordinary shares, excluding Treasury Shares.