Purchase of Own Securities

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld
17 November 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:                             17th November 2003
Total number of shares repurchased:             512,000 shares
Highest price paid per share:                   US$8.70
Lowest price paid per share:                    US$8.60

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

17th November 2003

www.jardines.com


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