Transaction in Own Shares

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld
19 September 2007

JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITED

SHARE REPURCHASE

A total of 322,363 shares were repurchased by Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
('JMH') at a Strike Price of US$25.00 per share on 19th September 2007 under the
Tender Offer to repurchase its own shares.

In accordance with the Bermuda Companies Act, under which JMH is incorporated,
these shares are treated as cancelled immediately upon repurchase.  Accordingly,
following the repurchase and cancellation of 322,363 shares, the issued share
capital of JMH is 619,807,159 shares.

The acquisition 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

19th September 2007

www.jardines.com


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