Director Shareholding

Persimmon PLC
28 March 2003

On 27 March 2003, Persimmon plc (the 'Company') was informed that on that day
Persimmon (Share Scheme Trustees) Limited had purchased 50,000 ordinary shares
in the Company at an average price of 382.13p.


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




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