Bumi plc commences search for new CFO

16 April 2013

For Immediate Release

Bumi plc ("Bumi" or "the Company")

Bumi plc commences search for new CFO

Bumi plc today announces that, in line with its stated intention of restructuring the plc Board, it has commenced the search for a new CFO.

Scott Merrillees, the current CFO who is based in Indonesia, will focus on his role as CFO of Berau Coal and will not seek re-election at the Company's 2012 AGM on 26 June 2013 at which time he will stand down as CFO of the Company.

Nick von Schirnding, chief executive of Bumi said "This announcement is consistent with our commitment to restructure the plc Board. I thank Scott for his contribution as CFO to the Company."

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