Interim Management Statement Notification

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 17 May 2012, reporting on trading in the period to date during the half year ending 30 June 2012.

The Company will host an analyst and investor call at 8.30am on 17 May 2012 to discuss the statement. To register as a participant or for further information, please contact Louise Hadcocks or Isabel Barnes at Buchanan on 020 7466 5000.

A recording of this conference call will be available from 11.00am on 17 May 2012. Replay details will be accessible on the Group website www.johnstonpress.co.uk from 17 May 2012.

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