Trading Statement (7127E)

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RNS Number : 7127E

Sinclair (William) Holdings PLC

12 April 2011

William Sinclair Holdings PLC

('William Sinclair' or 'the Company')

Trading Update

William Sinclair, one of the UK's leading suppliers of growing media, is pleased to announce the following trading update ahead of its interim results which are due to be announced on Wednesday, 1 June 2011.

Trading for the 6 months to 31 March 2010 is slightly ahead of the Board's forecasts. There has been a strong start to the important spring growing season. In addition consumers are replacing plants damaged or destroyed by the hard winter which is creating extra demand for the Company's product.

The late Easter and additional bank holiday should bolster further demand during April.

The two acquisitions made in the second half of the year have integrated well.

The Board remains confident that the horticulture industry is recession resistant and William Sinclair's market leading products will continue to perform strongly.

For further information:

www.william-sinclair.co.uk

William Sinclair Holdings Plc Tel: 01522 537561

Bernard Burns, Chief Executive

Peter Williams, Finance Director

Arbuthnot Securities Tel: 020 7012 2000

Andrew Kitchingman

Ben Wells

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