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Share price and TSR

Share price

The middle market price of a Signet share on the London Stock Exchange was 71.00p on 2 February 2008 and 122.25p on 3 February 2007. During the 52 weeks ended 2 February 2008, the middle market prices on the London Stock Exchange ranged between a low of 54.25p and a high of 126.75p. On 8 April 2008 the closing middle market price was 61.50p.

Total shareholder return ("TSR")

The graph below shows the cumulative annual total return (share price movement and dividends) to shareholders of the Group since 2 February 2003 based on the 30 day average of value of the share price compared to the FTSE 350 index. This index was chosen as a suitable comparator as it is a major market index of which the Group is a member. Also shown on a similar basis on the graph below , is the Group's performance compared to the FTSE general retail sector.

The Directors' remuneration report was approved by the Board on 9 April 2008, and signed on its behalf by:

Robert Blanchard

Chairman
Remuneration Committee

Five-year historical TSR performance

Growth in the value of a hypothetical £100 holding over five years FTSE 350 Index (excluding Invest. Trusts) comparison based on 30 trading day average values

Five-year historical TSR performance

Growth in the value of a hypothetical £100 holding over five years FTSE general retailers index comparison based on 30 trading day average values