Statement re Home Member State

Johnston Press PLC

Home Member State

Johnston Press plc (the "Company") announces that, following changes made to the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules ("DTR") as a result of the Transparency Directive Amending Directive (2013/50/EU), the Company is required to disclose its Home State. Accordingly, in accordance with DTR 6.4.2, the company announces that its Home State is the United Kingdom.

For further enquiries please contact the Company Secretary:

 Peter McCall T: 0131 311 7500