Broombys Acquisition Complete

Travis Perkins PLC
1 March 2000



         Travis Perkins Completes Broombys Acquisition


Travis Perkins plc has completed the acquisition of the entire
issued  share capital of Broombys Limited, a builders merchant
based in Cumbria.

Broombys  has nine branches and for 1999 reported turnover  of
£31.6 million and operating profits of £2.077 million.

The  purchase  price  of £14.7 million is  being  met  by  the
payment of £8.2 million in cash and the issue of loan notes to
the  value of £6.5 million.  Assumed borrowings at 29 February
2000 are estimated to be £5.5 million.

Frank J. McKay, chief executive of Travis Perkins, commented:

'We  are  delighted  to have completed this acquisition  which
brings us a strong position in the Cumbrian market and marks a
further step in the development of our UK branch network.'



Enquiries:

Frank J. McKay
Chief Executive
Travis Perkins plc
Tel: [phone]




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