Wetherspoon (J.D) Regulatory News (JDW)

26th July 2018

J D WETHERSPOON PLC

Director update

J D Wetherspoon plc ('J D Wetherspoon' or 'the Company'), notes today's announcement from Flybe that Elizabeth McMeikan, a senior independent non-executive director of JD Wetherspoon, has been appointed a senior independent director of Flybe. 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.