Transaction in Own Shares

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld
20 May 2004


JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITED ('JMH')

SHARE REPURCHASE

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

Date of repurchase:                             20th May 2004
Total number of shares repurchased:             263,200 shares
Highest price paid per share:                   US$9.95
Lowest price paid per share:                    US$9.90

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

20th May 2004

www.jardines.com


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