3rd Quarter Trading Update

Kingfisher PLC
30 November 2006

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                                 Kingfisher plc
            Q3 trading update for the 13 weeks ended 28 October 2006

Group Financial Summary

                                   Retail Sales (1)        % Total        % LFL        Retail Profit (2)        % Total
                               2006/07      2005/06         Change       Change    2006/07     2005/06           Change
                                    £m           £m     (Reported)                      £m           £m      (Reported)

UK                               1,049        1,024           2.4%            -           51          53         (3.6)%
France                             798          736           8.5%         1.5%           77          77              -
Rest of Europe (3)                 281          220          27.4%         8.9%           41          30          39.9%
Asia (4)                           116           88          31.8%        17.3%            4         (3)            n/a

Total                            2,244        2,068           8.5%         2.3%          173         157          10.5%


(1)     Joint Venture (JV) and Associate sales are not consolidated.

(2)     Retail profit is stated before central costs, exceptional items,
        acquisition intangibles amortisation and share of joint venture and 
        associate interest and tax.

(3)     Rest of Europe includes Castorama Poland, Castorama Italy, Brico Depot
        Spain, B&Q Ireland, Castorama Russia, Koctas JV in Turkey and Hornbach 
        in Germany.

(4)     Asia includes B&Q China, B&Q Home South Korea and B&Q Taiwan JV.

•       Group total sales up 8.5%, retail profit up 10.5%;
•       B&Q total sales up 0.2% (LFL down 1.1%) in weak UK market;
•       B&Q new format Warehouse stores trading well, with eight more
        revamps currently underway and around 25 more expected next year;
•       French businesses grew market share, total sales up 8.5% (LFL +1.5%);
•       Rest of Europe continued to grow strongly;
•       Asia returned to profit following integration of 2005 acquisition in 
        China;
•       Kingfisher's 700th store opened;
•       Net debt at 28 October 2006 of £1,097 million (28 January 2006:
        £1,355 million).


Gerry Murphy, Group Chief Executive, said:

'Kingfisher delivered solid overall sales and retail profit growth in the third
quarter with strong performances from our international businesses. In a UK home
improvement market which continues to be weak and price sensitive, B&Q remains
on course with its programme, announced last year, of improving its offer and
updating its stores.'

UK

For the 13 weeks ended 28 October 2006

                             Retail Sales £m             % Total          % LFL     Retail Profit £m            % Total
                                                          Change         Change                                  Change
                           2006/7       2005/6                                     2006/7       2005/6

UK(1)                        1,049.2      1,024.5           2.4%              -         51.4         53.3        (3.6)%

(1)     UK includes B&Q in the UK, Screwfix Direct and Trade Depot.

UK Retail Market - According to the British Retail Consortium, sales of non-food
products in the UK grew by 4.7% in the third quarter (+1.9% LFL). However, the
home improvement market continued to be weaker, declining slightly compared to
last year*. Sales to the trade sector continued to fare better.

*Market data from GfK for the major store home improvement operators

B&Q total sales increased 0.2% to £954.6 million (-1.1% LFL). Sales were
generally soft with heating impacted by unusually mild weather. Targeted
promotional activity helped drive decorative and building categories. Gross
margin rate improved slightly, benefiting from less clearance and general
discount activity compared to last year, largely offset by a continuing
programme of targeted promotions and last year's 'EDLP' price reductions which
did not fully annualise until late in the quarter.

Retail profit was £46.6 million (2005/06: £50.3 million). Cost savings across
the business held overall cost growth to 2% in the quarter. Full year costs are
still expected to increase by 5%, reflecting the costs of an additional week's
trading (2006/07 is a 53 week reporting period), the current phase of eight
Warehouse revamps and expected normalisation of staff bonus, all of which impact
the fourth quarter.

Development programme update

Progress continued with the action programme launched last year. 'Service
Squads' are now in operation in 240 stores and the enhanced service model, being
trialled in six stores at the half year, will be extended to 30 stores by the
year end.

Major range reviews continued, including flooring, radiators, heating and Xmas
categories. The 'Energy Efficiency Made Easy at B&Q' campaign started in October
showcasing new wind turbines, solar panels, lightweight loft insulation and
plug-in energy trackers to help customers reduce household carbon emissions.

Results from the three new format Warehouse stores (Wednesbury, Gillingham and
Cribbs Causeway) continue to be encouraging. A further eight revamps are now
well under way and B&Q is planning around 25 next year, of which the next phase
of eight will start during the first quarter of 2007/08. As previously
indicated, each revamp project is expected to require around £2.5 million
capital expenditure, £0.5 million increased stock and an average net disruption
and re-launch cost of around £1 million per project.

Four Supercentres were converted to the mini-Warehouse format and one Warehouse
store was downsized. B&Q now has 115 Warehouse stores, 110 mini-Warehouses and
99 of the original Supercentres. One more mini-Warehouse conversion is planned
in the fourth quarter.

UK TRADE

Screwfix Direct sales grew 27.2% to £91.4 million (+12.8% LFL), with customer
numbers and average order values ahead of last year, supported by an expanded
catalogue and promotional activity.  New ranges of bathroom suites and fixings
performed well.  Retail profit increased 38.3% to £6.5 million, driven by strong
sales growth and fulfilment efficiency gains. The Screwfix Trade Counter
roll-out programme continues on track: 11 opened in the quarter taking the total
to 30 with seven more planned for the fourth quarter. Trials of the new Trade
Depot format continued with the opening of a new store in Swansea taking the
total trading to four.

FRANCE

For the 13 weeks ended 28 October 2006

Retail sales £m                            2006/07         2005/06           % Change           % Change          % LFL
                                                                           (Reported)         (Constant)         Change

France                                       798.3           735.6               8.5%               9.8%           1.5%

Retail profit £m                           2006/07         2005/06           % Change           % Change
                                                                           (Reported)         (Constant)

France                                        76.6            76.6                  -               0.7%


2006/07 £1 =1.4642 euro 2005/06 £1 = 1.4639 euro

All percentage increases below are in constant currencies.

French Retail Market - Comparable French DIY store sales grew 2.5% in the three
months to October*. Kingfisher continued to grow market share with comparable
stores sales growth of 3.3% (+1.5% LFL), despite continuing competitive pressure
and management focus on the major systems development at Brico Depot.

*Banque de France data including relocated and extended stores

Total sales grew 9.8% to £798.3 million with constant gross margin rate. Retail
profit of £76.6 million was in line with last year after £1 million of
additional systems development costs. As previously announced, three further
Castorama stores will close during the fourth quarter in preparation for their
transfer to Brico Depot in 2007/08, resulting in an increase in disruption costs
in the fourth quarter year on year.

Castorama sales grew by 3.7% to £426.7 million (+0.8% LFL, +3.8% on a comparable
store basis). New kitchen and decorative ranges performed well, although heating
sales were affected by mild weather. Two more stores were relocated during the
third quarter, completing the revitalisation programme for the year. Stores
trading in the new format continue to outperform.

Brico Depot sales grew 17.7% to £371.6 million, reflecting growth in store
numbers and the publication of an additional catalogue (+2.2% LFL following
+9.4% LFL in 2005/06). Three new stores opened in the quarter, including the
third transfer from Castorama, with no further openings planned for the fourth
quarter. The implementation of the new information technology platform remains
on track for completion in the second quarter of 2007/08.

REST OF EUROPE

Retail sales £m                        2006/07         2005/06            % Change           % Change          % LFL
                                                                        (Reported)         (Constant)         Change
Rest of Europe(1) (2)                    280.7           220.3               27.4%              26.8%           8.9%


Retail profit £m                        2006/07         2005/06            % Change            % Change
                                                                         (Reported)          (Constant)
Rest of Europe(1)                          41.4            29.6               39.9%               40.1%



(1)     Rest of Europe includes Castorama Poland, Castorama Italy, Brico Depot
in Spain, Koctas in Turkey, B&Q in Ireland, Castorama Russia and Hornbach in
Germany.

(2)     Joint Venture and Associate sales are not consolidated.

All percentage increases below are in constant currencies.

Rest of Europe sales increased 26.8% to £280.7 million with 16 more stores
trading and continued LFL growth (+8.9% LFL). Castorama Poland delivered sales
growth of 22.7% to £147.5 million (+12.4% LFL following +13.2% LFL in 2005/06).
Castorama Italy sales increased 18.8% (4.5% LFL) to £84.5 million in a generally
weak retail market.

Retail profit increased by 40.1% to £41.4 million, reflecting the strong sales
growth and £4 million lower pre-opening costs compared with the same quarter 
last year. Underlying trading at Brico Depot Spain and Castorama Russia was 
strong resulting in £2 million lower development losses. Koctas Turkey, a 50% 
joint venture, performed well and the contribution from Hornbach (21% interest) 
in Germany grew 9.5%.

Whilst underlying trading in Poland remains strong, sales in the fourth quarter
are expected to compare unfavourably with the exceptional fourth quarter
performance last year (2005/06: LFL +31.1%) which was supported by a
non-repeating tax incentive to customers. In the fourth quarter, one new store
is planned to open in Poland and two in Spain.

ASIA

Retail sales £m                        2006/07         2005/06            % Change           % Change          % LFL
                                                                        (Reported)         (Constant)         Change
Asia(1)                                  115.6            87.7               31.8%              29.8%          17.3%


Retail profit £m                        2006/07         2005/06            % Change            % Change
                                                                         (Reported)          (Constant)
Asia(1)                                     3.6           (2.9)                 n/a                 n/a


(1) Asia includes B&Q China, B&Q Home South Korea and B&Q Taiwan JV (sales not
consolidated).

All percentage increases below are in constant currencies.

Asia sales increased 29.8% (+17.3% LFL) to £115.6 million. As expected, B&Q
China returned to profit in the third quarter reflecting the completion of the
OBI integration programme and normal seasonal trading patterns. B&Q Taiwan, a
50% joint venture, delivered a creditable performance in a market affected by
weak consumer confidence and credit restrictions.

B&Q China sales growth of 30.9% was driven by new stores and LFL growth of
+18.0%, boosted by the conversion of the OBI stores to the B&Q China format and
new ranges. Three new stores opened, taking the total to 54 with a further four
planned for the fourth quarter. In South Korea, B&Q Home opened its second
store. Development losses were in line with the previous year.

Enquiries:

Ian Harding, Group Communications Director                                           020 7644 1029
Nigel Cope, Head of Communications                                                   020 7644 1030

Sarah Gerrand, Head of Investor Relations                                            020 7644 1032


Further copies of this announcement can be downloaded from www.kingfisher.com or
by application to: The Company Secretary, Kingfisher plc, 3 Sheldon Square,
London, W2 6PX.

Company Profile

Kingfisher plc is Europe's leading home improvement retail group and the third
largest in the world, with over 700 stores in 11 countries in Europe and Asia.
Its main retail brands are B&Q, Castorama, Brico Depot and Screwfix Direct.
Kingfisher also has a 21% interest in, and strategic alliance with, Hornbach,
Germany's leading DIY Warehouse retailer, with over 120 stores in Germany and
seven neighbouring countries.

DATA BY COUNTRY as at 28 October 2006

                                                 Store numbers              Selling space             Employees
                                                                             (000s sq.m.)                 (FTE)

B&Q                                                        324                      2,312                26,140
UK Trade                                                    34                         17                 2,033
Total UK                                                   358                      2,329                28,173
Castorama                                                  101                        985                12,011
Brico Depot                                                 83                        441                 6,029
Total France                                               184                      1,426                18,040
Castorama Poland                                            34                        282                 5,929
Castorama Italy                                             27                        171                 2,043
Other                                                       27                        158                 2,765
Total Rest of Europe                                        88                        611                10,737
B&Q China                                                   54                        521                10,374
B&Q Taiwan                                                  21                         97                 1,787
Other                                                        2                         12                   200
Total Asia                                                  77                        630                12,361
Total                                                      707                      4,996                69,311

NINE MONTHS - 39 weeks to 28 October 2006

                           Retail Sales £m          % Total         % LFL        Retail Profit £m         % Total
                        2006/07      2005/06         Change         Change    2006/07         2005/06      Change
                                                   (Reported)                                            (Reported)

UK                      3,218.9         3,249.4      (0.9)%         (2.8)%          141.9       202.5          (29.9)%
France                  2,295.3         2,117.3       8.4%           1.4%           172.1       178.6           (3.6)%
Rest of Europe (1)(3)    754.1            581.8      29.6%           9.0%            93.5        67.9            37.7%
Asia (2)(3)              324.6            199.0      63.1%          13.6%           (3.0)       (4.4)            31.8%
Total                   6,592.9         6,147.5       7.2%           0.4%           404.5       444.6           (9.0)%

(1)     Rest of Europe includes Castorama Poland, Castorama Italy, Brico Depot
in Spain, Koctas in Turkey, B&Q in Ireland, Castorama Russia and Hornbach in
Germany.

(2)  Asia includes B&Q China, B&Q Taiwan and B&Q Home in South Korea.

(3) Joint Venture and Associate sales are not consolidated.








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