10 AUGUST 2012

HILL & SMITH HOLDINGS PLC

Notification under paragraphs 3.1.2R to 3.1.4R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC ('Hill & Smith' or the 'Company') announces that it was notified on 9 August 2012 that Mr C J Snowdon, a person discharging managerial responsibilities of Hill & Smith, has purchased 5,000 ordinary shares in the Company at 325.00 pence per share.  This transaction was effected on 9 August 2012 on the London Stock Exchange.

Following this purchase, Mr Snowdon is beneficially interested in 38,930 ordinary shares in the Company.

Enquiries:

John Humphreys

Company Secretary

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC

Tel: 0121 704 7430