Appointment of Non-executive Director

02 Aug 2007

Halma, the leading safety and environmental technology group, announces the appointment of Jane Aikman as a non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 August 2007.

Jane Aikman, 41, is Finance Director of Infinis Ltd, the UK’s largest purely renewable energy generator, producing 11% of the UK’s renewable energy. She has previously held similar financial positions at Wilson Bowden plc, the major house building and property development group, and Pressac plc as well as Amey plc where she was a divisional FD. Jane also spent five years based in the Far East with Asia Pulp and Paper Co Ltd, where she held the position of Director – Corporate Finance and Investor Relations. Jane is a Chartered Accountant and has a degree in civil engineering from Birmingham University.

Geoff Unwin, Chairman of Halma, commented on the appointment:

“In our recent search for a new Non-executive Director, we have identified an outstanding candidate and I’m delighted that Jane Aikman has accepted our offer to join the Halma Board.

“In addition to benefiting from Jane’s commercial experience, her involvement in corporate transactions and her five years living and working in the Far East are highly relevant for Halma. We all look forward to working with Jane and know that she will make a valuable contribution to the Board.”

There are no further details to disclose under paragraph 6.F.2(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules.

Note:

This Trading Update has been prepared solely to provide additional information to the shareholders of Halma p.l.c., in order to meet the requirements of the UK Listing Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules. It should not be relied on by any other party, for other purposes. Forward-looking statements have been made by the Directors in good faith using information available up until the date that they approved this statement. Forward-looking statements should be regarded with caution because of the inherent uncertainties in economic trends and business risks.

For further information, please contact:

Andrew Williams, Chief Executive, Tel +44 (0)1494 721111.
Kevin Thompson, Finance Director, Tel +44 (0)1494 721111.
Hogarth Partnership Limited, Rachel Hirst/Andrew Jaques, Tel +44 (0)20 7357 9477.