Sanderson Group PLC
07 April 2008
                                 
Directors' Shareholdings

Sanderson Group plc ('Sanderson' or 'the Company'), announces that it was
informed on Friday 4th April of the following share dealings by directors and
related parties. These transactions were made for the express purpose of tax
planning and there has been no change to any director's beneficial holdings.

On 4th April 2008, Mr Christopher Winn, Executive Chairman of the Company, sold
516,199 ordinary shares in Sanderson at a price of 34 pence per ordinary share.
Mrs Angela Winn, wife of Christopher Winn purchased 516,199 ordinary shares in
Sanderson at a price of 34p per share. Mr Christopher Winn also purchased
440,000 ordinary shares in Sanderson at a price of 34 pence per share, following
the sale by Mrs Angela Winn of 440,000 shares at a price of 34 pence per share.
Mr Christopher Winn continues to have an interest in 1,598,199 ordinary shares
and options over 2,037,715 ordinary shares.

Similarly, on 3rd April 2008, Mr David'O'Byrne the managing director of the
Company, transferred 82,754 shares to his wife, Mrs Angela O'Byrne. On the same
day, Mr David O'Byrne sold 20,000 shares at a price of 34 pence per ordinary
share. Mrs Angela O'Byrne purchased 20,000 shares at a price of 34 pence per
share. Mrs Angela O'Byrne also sold 212,754 shares at a price of 34 pence per
ordinary share and Mr O'Byrne purchased 212,754 shares at a price of 34 pence
per share. Mr David O'Byrne continues to have an interest in 232,754 ordinary
shares and options over 1,228,945 ordinary shares.

Enquiries:

Christopher Winn, Executive Chairman
Sanderson Group plc   - 02476 555466

Paul Vann
Winningtons Financial - 0117 920 0092

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