Directorate Change

JPMorgan Fleming Mercantile IT PLC
05 December 2007


                JPMORGAN FLEMING MERCANTILE INVESTMENT TRUST PLC


                              DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT




The Board of JPMorgan Fleming Mercantile Investment Trust plc is pleased to
announce the appointment of the Rt Hon. The Earl of Halifax as a Director, with
effect from 5th December 2007.

There are no details required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13.


5th December 2007


For further information:

Juliet Dearlove
JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited ......................... 020 7742 6000


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