Name of applicant:

Punch Taverns plc

Name of scheme:

Deferred Share Bonus Plan ("DSB")

Period of return:

From:

10-May-09

To:

09-Nov-09

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

63,154

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

-

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

-

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

63,154

Other information:

Name of contact:

Claire Stewart, Deputy Company Secretary

Telephone number of contact:

01283 501 858