TEXT-EXTRACT 2 filename2.txt United States securities and exchange commission logo March 6, 2024 William Brundage Chief Financial Officer Ferguson plc 1020 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham Berkshire, RG41 5TS United Kingdom Re: Ferguson plc Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 2023 File No. 001-40066 Dear William Brundage: We have reviewed your filing and have the following comment(s). Please respond to this letter within ten business days by providing the requested information or advise us as soon as possible when you will respond. If you do not believe a comment applies to your facts and circumstances, please tell us why in your response. After reviewing your response to this letter, we may have additional comments. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 2023 General 1. On page XII of your Annual Report to Shareholders you present adjusted operating profit and adjusted EPS-diluted. Please revise to present the most directly comparable GAAP measures to these non-GAAP measures. Refer to Rule 100(a)(1) of Regulation G. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. William Brundage Ferguson plc March 6, 2024 Page 2 Please contact James Giugliano at 202-551-3319 or Joel Parker at 202-551-3651 if you have questions regarding comments on the financial statements and related matters. FirstName LastNameWilliam Brundage Sincerely, Comapany NameFerguson plc Division of Corporation Finance March 6, 2024 Page 2 Office of Trade & Services FirstName LastName