Interim Management Statement Notification

For Immediate Release 28 August 2012

Johnston Press plc

Interim Management Statement Notification

Johnston Press plc, one of the leading community media groups in the UK and Ireland, will issue an Interim Management Statement on 13 November 2012, reporting on trading to date during the period ending 31 December 2012.

The Company will host an analyst and investor call at 8.30am on 13 November 2012 to discuss the statement. To register as a participant or for further information, please contact Louise Hadcocks at Buchanan on 020 7466 5000.

A recording of this conference call will be available from 11.00am on 13 November 2012. Replay details will be accessible on the Group website www.johnstonpress.co.uk.

Contact:

Buchanan 020 7466 5000

Richard Oldworth

Louise Hadcocks