James Latham plc (“James Latham”, the “Company”)

James Latham, the importer and distributor of panel products and hardwood, announces that on Monday, 10 March 2008 it bought a further 270,000 25p ordinary shares at a price of 199 pence, representing approximately 1.34 per cent. of the Company’s issued share capital which will be held in treasury. This purchase is in addition to the 90,000 shares it purchased on Friday, 7 March 2008.   

The Company was authorised to make market purchases of its own shares at the Annual General Meeting held on 29 August 2007.  Following this purchase the Company holds 500,000 ordinary shares in treasury and has 19,660,000 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury.  

James Latham is currently considering purchasing further shares in the Company.  If shareholders wish to sell some or all of their shares for purchase by the Company, their stockbroker is required to contact Jerry Keen at Blue Oar Securities Plc on 0207 448 4492.  

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