Transfer of Treasury Shares

The Weir Group PLC Transfer of Treasury Shares 13 October 2011 The Weir Group PLC ("the Company") announces that on 10 October 2011, 5,451 ordinary shares of 12.5p each held as treasury shares were transferred to participants to satisfy awards granted in 2008 under the Group Long Term Incentive Plan. Following the above transfer, the Company now holds 1,710,804 ordinary shares in treasury and has 211,341,566 ordinary shares in issue (excluding shares held as treasury shares). For further information contact: Frances McCaw Assistant Company Secretary The Weir Group PLC Registered office: Clydesdale Bank Exchange 20 Waterloo Street Glasgow G2 6DB Tel: 0141 308 3737 This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: The Weir Group PLC via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1554769]