Non-Executive Director to stand down at AGM

3 February 2015

Merlin Entertainments plc

Non-Executive Director to step down at AGM

The Board of Merlin Entertainments plc, a global leader in branded, location-based family entertainment, announces that Miguel Ko, Non-Executive Director on the Merlin Board, has confirmed that he will step down as a Non-Executive Director of the Company at the next Annual General Meeting of the Company (expected to take place in May 2015) and will not put himself forward for re-election.

Miguel Ko joined the Board shortly before Merlin's IPO in November 2013. He has recently assumed a high profile full time executive role in Asia which means that he will not be able to continue in his Non-Executive Director position with Merlin following the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

Sir John Sunderland, Chairman of Merlin, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to express my thanks to Miguel Ko for his wise and valuable contribution to Merlin, in particular his knowledgeable insights into the Asian leisure market. I wish him every success in his new role."

For further information please contact:

Merlin Entertainments plc

+44 (0)1202 440 082

Alistair Windybank, Investor Relations

Simon Whittington, Investor Relations

Tulchan Communications

+44(0)207 353 4200

Susanna Voyle

Victoria Huxster

About Merlin Entertainments plc

Merlin Entertainments plc is a leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 105 attractions, 11 hotels and three holiday villages in 23 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and circa 25,000 employees.