Director Shareholding

Persimmon PLC
14 March 2003

Director Shareholding

Persimmon plc

14 March 2003

On 13 March 2003, Persimmon plc (the 'Company') was informed that on that day
Persimmon (Share Scheme Trustees) Limited had purchased 216,000 ordinary shares
in the Company at an average price of 387.52p.

These shares form part of a conditional award under the 2002 Profit Bonus Award
to all the Executive Directors of Persimmon, and will vest in two equal tranches
in March 2004 and March 2005.

ENDS


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