Holding(s) in Company

Persimmon PLC
16 March 2006

Letter to Persimmon Plc                                                            
Dated 13th March 2006


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 21,138,900 ordinary shares or 7.25% 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. 


Letter from  Kevin Whittern
             Compliance Officer
             Cater Allen International Limited






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