Result of EGM

Boot(Henry) PLC
17 April 2003





Henry Boot PLC - Result of Extraordinary General Meeting and Completion of the
Disposal



At the Extraordinary General Meeting held today, the resolution to approve the
disposal of Henry Boot Homes Limited to David Wilson Homes Limited was passed by
the shareholders of the Company and the Disposal has been duly completed.





Enquiries:



Henry Boot PLC                                   Tel: [phone]
Jamie Boot, Chief Executive



KPMG Corporate Finance                           Tel: [phone]
Bob Bigley





KPMG Corporate Finance, a division of KPMG LLP which is authorised by the
Financial Services Authority for investment business activities, is acting for
Henry Boot PLC as financial adviser in relation to the Disposal and is not
acting for any other person in relation to such Disposal. KPMG Corporate Finance
will not be responsible to anyone other than Henry Boot PLC for providing the
protections afforded to its clients or for providing advice in relation to the
Disposal.






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