27 July 2023

Persimmon plc 

         Directorate Change

Jason Windsor, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Board he will be leaving the Company to become Chief Financial Officer at abrdn plc. Jason will remain in his role until 1 September 2023. Dean Finch, Group Chief Executive, will then assume interim responsibility for the finance function, supported by Mike Smith, Group Financial Controller.

The Board is initiating a process to appoint a new Chief Financial Officer and will provide an update in due course.

Roger Devlin, Chairman, said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Jason for the contribution he has made supporting Persimmon's drive to build a strong and sustainable business, providing good quality homes for families across the country. We wish Jason the very best for the future and we look forward to appointing a new CFO in the coming months."

Jason Windsor, Chief Financial Officer, said: "I have very much enjoyed my time at Persimmon. The company's mission to build homes customers can rely on at a price they can afford is ever-more important and I wish Dean and the rest of the team continued success in the future."

There is no change to our guidance from that reported in the recent trading update published on 26 April and Persimmon will announce its Half Year Results for the period ended 30 June 2023 on 10 August.

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This announcement contains inside information. The person responsible for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company is Tracy Davison, Company Secretary.      

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