Shares Purchase

JARDINE STRATEGIC HOLDINGS LIMITEDSHARES PURCHASED BY JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITEDThe following ordinary shares of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited ('JSH') were acquired in the market by JMH Investments Limited ('JMHI'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited ('JMH'). JMH is a subsidiary of JSH.Date of purchase: 26th May 2011Total number of shares purchased: 113,500 sharesPrice paid per share: US$29.532The acquisition of shares is made in accordance with the share repurchase guidelines agreed with the UK Listing Authority. JSH is subject to a requirement to maintain a free float of at least 15%. JMHI will retain the JSH shares purchased.Neil M McNamara, Jardine Matheson Limitedfor and on behalf of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited26th May 2011www.jardines.com