HRO H.R.Owen

14 October 2013

                                 H.R. Owen Plc

                                 Board Changes

Following the takeover offer by Berjaya being declared wholly unconditional on
23 September 2013, Jon Walden, the Chairman, has decided to step down from the
Board with immediate effect.

Debbie Hewitt, Senior Independent Director, will chair the Board until a new
Chairman is appointed.

Debbie Hewitt said: 'Jon joined the Board in January 2010 and was instrumental
in initiating the subsequent strategic changes in the business which have
delivered significant shareholder value. On behalf of the Board I would like to
thank him for his contribution and wish him well for the future.'

Enquiries:

H.R. Owen (020 7245 1122)
Debbie Hewitt

Charles Stanley Securities (020 7149 6000)
Marc Milmo, Carl Holmes

Halkin Communications (07904 680 547)
Sara Batchelor


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