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M Winkworth plc

Director appointment

The Directors of M Winkworth Plc ("Winkworth" or the "Company") are pleased to announce the appointment of John Nicol as an Independent Non-Executive Director. John replaces Anthony Snarey on the board of Winkworth and will also chair the audit committee.

John is a Chartered Accountant with significant financial experience having worked at Morgan Grenfell and KPMG, as well as having worked as the Finance Director and co-founder shareholders of Wessex Trust Plc, a Main Market listed property investment company.

Dominic Agace, CEO of Winkworth, commented: "We are delighted that John has agreed to join us at this exciting time in the Company's development. He brings a wealth of relevant experience and we look forward to the contribution that he will make to our growing business."

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 About Winkworth

Winkworth is a leading franchisor of residential real estate agencies and is admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Established in Mayfair in 1835, Winkworth has a pre-eminent position in the mid to upper segments of the central London residential sales and lettings markets. In total, the company operates from over 90 offices in the UK and Portugal, having expanded consistently in recent years.

The franchise model allows entrepreneurial real estate professionals to provide the highest standards of service under the banner of a well-respected brand name and to benefit from the support and promotion that Winkworth offers. Franchisees deliver in-depth local knowledge and a highly personalised service to their clients.

For further information please visit: www.winkworthplc.com

Additional Information

A list of Mr John Stewart Nicol's (aged 68) current and past directorships held within the last five years is set out below:

Current

Burnlave Properties Limited

Sellahezra Limited

L.G.N Holdings Limited

Burnlave Securities Limited

Henry Streeter (Sunbury) Limited

Henry Streeter (Transport) Limited

Worksop Spinners Limited

Harlington Green Limited

Hengrove Green Limited

Shepperton Green Limited

Sipson Green Limited

Stanwell Green Limited

Weybridge Green Limited

Crossexport Limited

Past

Henry Streeter (Automotive) Limited

Mr Nicol currently owns 50,000 ordinary shares in the company

Save for the above, there is no further information that is required to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 17 and paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies with respect to the appointment of John Nicol.