COVID-19 Operational Update

5 November 2020

Headlam Group plc

('Headlam' or the 'Company')

COVID-19 Operational Update

Continuation of operations throughout lockdown period in England

Headlam Group plc (LSE: HEAD), Europe's leading floorcoverings distributor, confirms that its operations will remain open for the duration of the lockdown period in England which came into effect today following the passing of legislation by UK Parliament, and which ceases on 2 December 2020.

The Company intends to continue operating from all its sites, providing a nation-wide delivery service, collection service from its trade counter network, and ongoing customer support while prioritising the safety and protection of its people, customers and necessary visitors to site.

All customer orders currently being processed will be fulfilled as normal and, to satisfy customer requirements in-line with normal seasonal demand, the Company anticipates continuing to purchase product and increase availability throughout the period.

The Company will closely monitor all UK Government guidance and provide any updates as and when appropriate. 

The Company will provide an update on recent trading on Thursday, 19 November 2020.

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Operating for 28 years, Headlam is Europe's leading floorcoverings distributor.

Headlam provides the distribution channel between suppliers and trade customers of floorcoverings. Working in partnership with suppliers across the globe manufacturing a diverse range of floorcovering products and ancillary accessories, Headlam provides an unparalleled route to market for their products across the UK and certain Continental European territories.

The utilisation of an outsourced distribution channel enables manufacturers to focus on their core activities, incur reduced costs associated with distribution, and benefit from localised sales, marketing and distribution expertise that provides a more effective and greater route to market for their products.

To maximize customer and market penetration, and reflecting the regionalised nature of the marketplace, Headlam comprises 67 individual businesses in the UK and Continental Europe (France, the Netherlands and Switzerland) each operating under their own unique trade brand and utilising individual sales teams.

Headlam's extensive customer base, operating within both the residential and commercial sectors and comprising principally independent retailers and flooring contractors, receives the broadest product offering supported by next day delivery as well as additional marketing and other support.

Headlam's offering is enabled through its unrivalled operating expertise, long-established supplier and customer relationships, and comprehensive distribution network. Following years of considerable investment, Headlam's distribution network currently comprises four national distribution hubs, 19 regional distribution centres and a supporting network of smaller warehouse premises, trade counters, showrooms and specification centres.

In 2019, Headlam worked with 190 suppliers from 19 countries and fulfilled 5.3 million customer orders.

www.headlam.com