Associated British Foods plc

Director shareholding

In accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, the Company was yesterday notified that George Weston, Chief Executive, has increased his shareholding by 22,500 ordinary shares in Associated British Foods plc following an exercise of options over 22,500 ordinary shares granted on 17 January 2001 under the Associated British Foods 2000 Executive Share Option Scheme. The options were exercised on 5 November 2009 at a price of 484p per share.