Ibstock Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

18 August 2016

Ibstock plc (the "Company")

Ibstock Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (the "Scheme")

The Company has commenced a consultation process with approximately 40% of its UK based employees with regard to a proposal to close the Scheme to future accrual for all active members. The consultation process will last for a minimum period of 60 days.

No further announcement will be issued until the consultation process has been completed.

Notes to Editors:

Ibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of clay bricks with a diversified range of clay and concrete products, and operations in the United Kingdom and the United States.  Its principal products are clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete substitutes for stone masonry, concrete fencing and concrete rail products.