RNS Number:5503O
Greggs PLC
11 August 2003

Announcement body information


On the 11 August 2003, Greggs plc ("the Company") was notified that on the 7th
August 2003, Michael Darrington, a director of the Company, purchased 2,500
ordinary shares of 20p each (0.021% of the issued share capital) at #13.55 per
share pursuant to an exercise of executive share options.


On the 11 August 2003, the Company was also notified that on the 7th August
2003, Michael Darrington, sold 2,500 ordinary shares of 20p each at #30.00 per
share.


The total beneficial and non-beneficial holdings of Michael Darrington
(excluding interests in share options following this notification are:-


                              Beneficial            Non-beneficial

Michael Darrington          70,440 (0.58%)          264,163 (2.19%)


(Michael Darrington has a potential interest in 264,163 ordinary shares held in
the Employee Benefit Trust shown above as part of his non-beneficial interests)



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