27 April 2017

Laura Ashley Holdings plc (the "Company") Change of Auditor

The Company announces that it has appointed Crowe Clarke Whitehill LLP as the auditor to the Company with immediate effect. This appointment remains subject to approval by shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Moore Stephens LLP has resigned as the Company's auditor and has confirmed to the Company that, in accordance with Section 519 of the Companies Act 2006, there are no circumstances in connection with its resignation which it considers need to be brought to the attention of the Company's members or creditors.

Enquiries:

KC Ng / Seán Anglim

Laura Ashley

020 7880 5100

Anita Scott / Helen Smith

Brunswick

020 7404 5959

Mark Milmo / Catherine Leftley

Cantor Fitzgerald Europe

020 7894 7602

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