Interim Management Statement

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld 08 May 2008 To: Business Editor For immediate release The following announcement was issued today to a Regulatory Information Service approved by the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom. Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited Interim Management Statement 8th May 2008 - Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited has today issued an Interim Management Statement covering the period from 1st January to 7th May 2008 in accordance with the requirements of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules issued by the Financial Services Authority of the United Kingdom. During the period under review, Jardine Pacific's businesses continued to perform well and Jardine Motors is having a satisfactory start to 2008, particularly in mainland China. Jardine Lloyd Thompson is making good progress against the background of competitive trading conditions. Hongkong Land's commercial property markets in Hong Kong and Singapore have remained robust, while Dairy Farm's operations are trading strongly. Mandarin Oriental's hotels have experienced some reduction in occupancy, which has been offset by increased rates, and certain of its development projects may be subject to delays in the current environment. Jardine Cycle & Carriage has begun the year on a positive note with Astra reporting a good increase in first quarter earnings. Overall the Group has shown a promising start to 2008, but may face a more uncertain economic environment as the year unfolds. Jardine Matheson is a diversified business group focused principally on Asia. Its interests include Jardine Pacific, Jardine Motors, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Hongkong Land, Dairy Farm, Mandarin Oriental, Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Astra International. These companies are leaders in the fields of engineering and construction, transport services, insurance broking, property investment and development, retailing, restaurants, luxury hotels, motor vehicles and related activities, financial services, heavy equipment, mining and agribusiness. - end - For further information, please contact: Jardine Matheson Limited Neil M McNamara (852) 2843 8227 GolinHarris Nick Bradbury (852) 2501 7910 This and other Group announcements can be accessed through the Internet at ' www.jardines.com'. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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