25 July 2014
WILLIAM SINCLAIR HOLDINGS PLC
("the Company")
SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RECEIVED

In the Company's Interim results announced on 30 June 2014 shareholders were informed that a total compensation settlement of

£21.25 million had been reached over the buy-out of the Company's land interests and peat extraction rights at Bolton Fell and the resultant closure of the factory at the site.

The Company confirms that the final balance payment of £12.25 million was received today.

Enquiries:
www.william-sinclair.co.uk
William Sinclair Holdings PLC Tel: 01522 537561
Peter Rush, Chief Executive
Peter Williams, Finance Director
Mark Way, Corporate Communications Tel: 07786 116991
WH Ireland Limited
Andrew Kitchingman Tel: 0113 394 6600
Nick Field Tel: 0207 220 1666

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