Wetherspoon (J.D) Regulatory News (JDW)

8th October 2019

J D WETHERSPOON PLC

Directorate update

JD Wetherspoon plc ("JD Wetherspoon" or "the Company") notes today's announcement from Dalata Hotel Group plc that Elizabeth McMeikan has been appointed an independent non-executive director. This announcement is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14 R of the Listing Rules.

 Enquiries:

 Eddie Gershon Company spokesman 07956 392234

 Notes to editors

 1. J D Wetherspoon owns and operates pubs throughout the UK. The Company aims to provide customers with good-quality food and drink, served by well-trained and friendly staff, at reasonable prices. The pubs are individually designed, and the Company aims to maintain them in excellent condition.

 2. Visit our website: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

 3. This announcement has been prepared solely to provide additional information to the shareholders of J D Wetherspoon, to meet the requirements of the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. It should not be relied on by any other party, for any other purposes. Forward-looking statements have been made by the directors in good faith, using information available up until the date on which they approved this statement. Forward-looking statements should be regarded with caution, because of the inherent uncertainties in economic trends and business risks.