Shares Purchase

JARDINE STRATEGIC HOLDINGS LIMITEDSHARES PURCHASED BY JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITEDThe following ordinary shares of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited ('JSH') were acquired in the market by JMH Investments Limited ('JMHI'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited ('JMH'). JMH is a subsidiary of JSH.Date of purchase: 14th December 2011Total number of shares purchased: 1,591,000 sharesHighest price paid per share: US$28.4767Lowest price paid per share: US$28.4450The acquisition of shares is made in accordance with the share repurchase guidelines agreed with the UK Listing Authority. JSH is subject to a requirement to maintain a free float of at least 15%. JMHI will retain the JSH shares purchased.Neil M McNamara, Jardine Matheson Limitedfor and on behalf of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited14th December 2011www.jardines.com