Additional Listing

Speedy Hire PLC
17 February 2005


Speedy Hire Plc
Application for Admission


Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock
Exchange for the blocklisting of 1,000,000 new ordinary shares of 5p each
('Shares') in the Company. These Shares will be allotted pursuant to the
Company's SAYE Scheme upon the exercise of options. Options under this scheme
will normally be exercisable during a six month period commencing on 1 February
2008. Upon admission, these Shares will rank pari passu in all respects with the
existing shares in issue.

Admission is expected to become effective on 21 February 2005


17 February 2005






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