CLARKSON PLC

("the Company" or "Clarksons")

1 February 2021

Directorate change

This notification is made in accordance with LR 9.6.11(2) and section 430 (2B) of the Companies Act 2006.

Following the announcement on 7 October 2020, the Company confirms that Marie-Louise Clayton has stepped down as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 31 January 2021.  She will receive her normal director fee up to the date of termination.  No payment for loss of office has or will be made to Marie-Louise Clayton.

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 1,600 people in 53 different offices across its four divisions and is number one or two in all its market segments.

The Company has delivered 17 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 the upturn 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