Kingfisher PLC 25 October 2006 Kingfisher today announces (25th October 2006) that Mrs. Margaret Salmon, who has been a Non-Executive Director of Kingfisher for nine years, is retiring from the Board on 8th December 2006. Peter Jackson, Kingfisher's Chairman, said: "During her nine years of service Margaret helped steer Kingfisher through significant change. We will miss her contribution, dedication and humour." Enquiries: Ian Harding, Group Communications Director 020 7644 1029 Nigel Cope, Head of Communications 020 7644 1030 Sarah Gerrand, Head of Investor Relations 020 7644 1032 Further copies of this announcement can be downloaded from www.kingfisher.com or by application to: The Company Secretary, Kingfisher plc, 3 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6PX. Company Profile Kingfisher plc is Europe's leading home improvement retail group and the third largest in the world, with over 680 stores in 11 countries in Europe and Asia. Its main retail brands are B&Q, Castorama, Brico Depot and Screwfix Direct. Kingfisher also has a 21% interest in, and strategic alliance with, Hornbach, Germany's leading DIY Warehouse retailer, with over 120 stores in Germany and seven neighbouring countries. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange