Company Secretary Change

9 April 2018

CLARKSON PLC

("Clarksons" or "the Company")

Change of Company Secretary

The Board of Clarkson is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Spencer as Company Secretary with immediate effect.

Rachel was previously Company Secretary at Aldermore Group PLC, and prior to that was Deputy Company Secretary at Invensys PLC. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators ("FCIS").

Mike Cahill continues in his position as Financial Controller, whilst relinquishing the position of Interim Company Secretary.

Company enquiries:

Clarkson PLC

Rachel Spencer Tel: 020 7334 3476

Company Secretary

About Clarkson PLC

Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets, facilitating global trade.

Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and offshore sectors.

The Company has delivered 15 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly cash generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on the upturn in its markets.

Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

For more information, visit www.clarksons.com.