Kingfisher plc (the 'Company')

Kingfisher plc announces that it received notification on Friday, 26 February 2016, from Clare Chapman, a non-executive director, that she has been appointed as an Independent Director of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. with effect from 23 February 2016.

Kingfisher congratulates Clare on her new appointment.

There are no other matters to disclose in accordance with paragraph 9.6.14R of the Listing Rules.

Richard Cordeschi

Head of Secretariat

Tel: 020 7644 1230