JMAT Johnson Matthey Plc

Colin Matthews - Appointment

In accordance with Rule 9.6.14 of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority, Johnson Matthey Plc (the “Company”) announces that Mr Colin Matthews CBE FREng, a non-executive director of the Company, has been appointed a non-executive director of Shanks Group plc with effect from today and will be appointed its non-executive chairman with effect from 1st April 2016.

7th March 2015

Enquiries:

Sally Jones       

Director, IR and Corporate Communications

020 7269 8407

www.matthey.com