SPEEDY HIRE PLC ("SPEEDY")

NEW DIRECTORSHIP HELD BY A DIRECTOR IN ANOTHER

PUBLICLY QUOTED COMPANY

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14(2), Speedy advises that Jan Åstrand, Executive Chairman, was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Vidrala, S.A. with effect from 31 May 2016. Vidrala, S.A.'s shares are listed on the Madrid and Bilbao Stock Exchanges.

Enquiries:

Speedy Hire Plc

James Blair, Company Secretary

01942 720000