Board Changes

24 January 2013

WORTHINGTON GROUP PLC

("Worthington" or the "Company")

Board Changes

The Company announces today that David Simpson, Non-Executive Director, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect. Mr Simpson is a practising barrister and has regretfully decided that the demands of his professional legal commitments mean he cannot continue in his role at the Company.

Doug Ware, CEO, comments: "We wish David well and should like to thank him for his efforts over the last six months."

The Company have today appointed Mr Richard Spurway as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Mr Spurway has a background of working in financial services, providing advice to turnaround companies and in corporate finance.

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Enquiries: Anne Aylesbury, PD Cosec Limited

Company Secretary, Worthington Group plc on 020 8940 0963

Roland Cornish, Beaumont Cornish Limited on 020 7628 3396