11 May 2012


ISIN Number:       GB00B04V1276


Dear Sirs 


Grainger plc

         Grainger pic announces that it has received a notification dated 11 May 2012 from Norges Bank
that, following a transaction on 10 May 2012, they now have an interest in 20,820,708 ordinary
shares in the company representing 5% of the total voting rights.

         For and on behalf of
         Grainger plc


M P Windle
Company Secretary


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