Purchase of Own Securities

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld
14 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:                             14th March 2003

Total number of shares repurchased:             90,400 shares

Price paid per share:                           US$5.75

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

14th March 2003

www.jardines.com


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