Holding(s) in Company

Persimmon PLC
01 September 2005


Letter to: Persimmon Plc
Dated: 31st August 2005


Notification of Interest in Shares pursuant to Part VI of the Companies Act 1985
(as amended)

In accordance with Part VI of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended), please note
that I have been made aware, as of today the interests of Cater Allen
International Limited (CAIL) in the ordinary shares of Persimmon Plc has
increased to 12,009,900 ordinary shares or 4.12% of the issued share capital.

This holding has arisen from stock loan transactions done under the relevant
approved documentation as a principal trading member of the London Stock
Exchange.


From: Matthew Hill
      Compliance Manager
      Cater Allen International Limited


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