Purchase of Own Securities

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld
12 March 2003


JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITED ('JMH')

SHARE REPURCHASE

Please be advised of the following repurchase by JMH of its ordinary shares in
the market:-

Date of repurchase:                             12th March 2003

Total number of shares repurchased:             32,800 shares

Highest price paid per share:                   US$5.75

Lowest price paid per share:                    US$5.65

The repurchase of shares is made in accordance with the listing rules of the UK
Listing Authority.


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

12th March 2003

www.jardines.com


                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange