Non Executive Director Retirement

Non-Executive Directorate Change

17 May 2018

Origin Enterprises plc ('Origin' or the 'Company') announces the retirement of Ms Rose McHugh from the position of Non-Executive Director with effect from 17 May 2018.

Rose Hynes, Origin Chairman, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Rose McHugh for her six years of service as a Non-Executive Director. Rose has been a dedicated member of the Board and has demonstrated her strong commitment as a Director throughout her time on the Board. The Board would like to wish Rose every success in the future."

ENDS

Enquiries:

Peter Dunne +353 (0)1 563 4959

Company Secretary

Origin Enterprises plc

About Origin Enterprises plc

Origin Enterprises plc is a focused Agri-Services group providing specialist On-Farm Agronomy Services, Digital Agricultural Services and the supply of crop technologies and inputs. The Group has leading market positions in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, Romania and Ukraine. Origin is listed on the ESM and AIM markets of the Irish and London Stock Exchanges.

ESM ticker symbol: OIZ

AIM ticker symbol: OGN

Website: www.originenterprises.com