RNS Number:1718K
Wilson Bowden Plc
17 April 2003


Acquisition of Henry Boot Homes Limited Completed


Further to the announcement of 1 April 2003, Wilson Bowden today confirms the
completion of the acquisition of Henry Boot Homes Limited, the house-building
business of Henry Boot PLC. The disposal of Henry Boot Homes Limited was
approved by Henry Boot PLC's shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting
held this morning.


Contacts:

Wilson Bowden plc

David Wilson, Group Chairman

Ian Robertson, Group Chief Executive

01530 265248



Financial Advisors:

HSBC Bank plc

Nick McCarthy

020 7992 2153



Press Relations:

Financial Dynamics

Jon Simmons/Meg Baker

020 7831 3113


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