Directorate Change

2nd December 2016

F W Thorpe Plc

Directorate Change

F W Thorpe Plc announces the retirement of Mr Colin Brangwin as a Non-Executive Director, who steps down from the Board with immediate effect.

Andrew Thorpe, Chairman of F W Thorpe Plc said:

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Colin for his many years of dedicated service with the Group.

Colin joined F W Thorpe in 1963 and during his time he progressed through the organisation to Managing Director of Thorlux Lighting and ultimately to become Chairman of the Group.

We wish Colin and his family all the best for the future."

For further information, please contact:

F W Thorpe Plc

Andrew Thorpe - Chairman and Joint Chief Executive Tel: 01527 583200

N+1 Singer - Nominated Adviser

Richard Lindley Tel: 020 7496 3000