Notification of Change of Auditor

5 April 2016

The Weir Group PLC 

Notification of Change of Auditor

The Weir Group PLC announces intention to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor at 2016 AGM.

The Weir Group PLC ('the Company') announces that, following the conclusion of a formal tender process led by the Company's Audit Committee, the Board has approved the proposed appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's auditor for the financial year commencing 2 January 2016. This appointment remains subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 28 April 2016.

The Board of The Weir Group PLC extends its appreciation to Ernst & Young LLP, the Company's current auditor, for their contribution over many years.

Andrew Neilson
Company Secretary
0141 308 3741

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Source: The Weir Group PLC via Globenewswire

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