HRO H.R.Owen

                                 H.R. OWEN PLC

                                ("the Company")

                     Listing Rule 9.6 - Directorate Change

The Board of H R Owen plc announces that Brendan Moynahan has resigned as a
non-executive director of the Company.

Jon Walden, Chairman, said:

"I would like to thank Brendan for his 12 years' service as a director of the
Company. He has made a significant contribution to the development of the
business, and I wish him well for the future."

17 June 2013

Enquiries:

Jon Walden

Chairman

Tel: 020 7245 1122