Transaction in Own Shares

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld
14 December 2007


JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITED ('JMH')


SHARE REPURCHASE

The following ordinary shares of JMH were repurchased by itself in the market:-

Date of repurchase:                            14th December 2007

Total number of shares repurchased:            164,400 shares

Price paid per share:                          US$25.00


The repurchase of shares is made in accordance with the share repurchase
guidelines agreed with the UK Listing Authority


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

14th December 2007

www.jardines.com


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