CLARKSON PLC

("the Company" or "Clarksons")

4 March 2024

Directorate Change

The Company announces that Birger Nergaard, having served nine years as a Non-Executive Director, has informed the Board that he intends to step down at the end of the Annual General Meeting to be held on 9 May 2024 and will not stand for re-election.

Laurence Hollingworth, Chair said "We would like to thank Birger for his nine years of invaluable contribution, advice and service to Clarksons and wish him every success for the future."

A search for a non-executive director has been initiated and a further announcement will be made when appropriate.

This notification is made in accordance with the LR 9.6.11R(2).

For further details please contact:

Company enquiries:

Deborah Abrehart

Company Secretary

Tel: +44(0)20 7334 3185

Camarco:

Billy Clegg

Jennifer Renwick

Tel: +44(0)20 3757 4983 / 4994

About Clarkson PLC

Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets, facilitating global trade.

Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and offshore sectors. Clarksons continues to drive innovation across its business, developing digital solutions which underpin the Group's unrivalled expertise and knowledge with leading technology.

The Group employs over 2,000 people in over 60 different offices across its four divisions and is number one or two in all its market segments.

The Company has delivered 21 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly cash-generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on opportunities in its markets.

Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

For more information, visit www.clarksons.com.