Death of Non-Executive Director

20 December 2016

Mears Group PLC

("Mears" or "the Company")

Mears announces the death of Rory Macnamara, Non-Executive Director

It is with great sadness that Mears announces that Rory Macnamara, Non-Executive Director, passed away on 17 December 2016. Rory had been a director of the Company since June 2010.

Bob Holt, Chairman, commented:

"Rory will be greatly missed by the board for his strong technical contribution, as a trusted colleague and friend. Our thoughts are with Rory's family."

For further information, contact:

Mears Group PLC

Bob Holt, Chairman Tel: +44(0)7778 798 816

www.mearsgroup.co.uk 

Buchanan

Richard Darby/ Sophie McNulty/ Sophie Cowles Tel: +44(0)20 7466 5000

www.buchanan.uk.com