Director Declaration

Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ld
17 May 2007


JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITED (the 'Company')


In compliance with LR 9.6.14R of the listing rules of the Financial Services
Authority, we advise that Simon Keswick, Director of the Company, has stepped
down as a director of JPMorgan Fleming Mercantile Investment Trust plc (formerly
The Fleming Mercantile Investment Trust plc), a publicly quoted company, with
effect from 16th May 2007.


Neil M McNamara, Jardine Matheson Limited
for and on behalf of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited

17th May 2007

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