Clarkson PLC

Board/Management Information • Mar 26, 2018

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Clarkson PLC

26 March 2018

26 March 2018

CLARKSON PLC

Appointment of acting non-executive Chairman

Clarkson PLC announces that it has appointed Ed Warner as acting non-executive Chairman whilst James Hughes-Hallett recovers from an illness.

Ed is a long-standing non-executive Director of Clarkson and is an experienced Chair, holding positions including Chairman of derivatives exchange LMAX and Grant Thornton UK LLP.

Aside from the temporary absence of James Hughes-Hallett, Board committee memberships will remain unchanged.

Ed Warner, acting non-executive Chairman said:

"I speak on behalf of the Board and the entire team at Clarkson in wishing James a swift and full recovery."

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About Clarkson PLC

Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets, facilitating global trade.

Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and offshore sectors.

The Company has delivered 15 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly cash generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on the upturn in its markets.

Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

For more information, visit www.clarksons.com.

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