Directorate Change

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld
14 December 2004

JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITED (the 'Company')


Please be advised that Mr Norman Lyle will be retiring from the Board of
Directors of the Company with effect from 31st March 2005.


Neil M McNamara, Jardine Matheson Limited
for and on behalf of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited

14th December 2004

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