Preliminary Results Update

                                                                                                5 May 2020

WINCANTON PLC

("Wincanton", the "Company" or the "Group")

Preliminary Results - Update on timing

Wincanton plc, the largest British third-party logistics company, today confirms that the announcement of its FY20 full year results, originally planned for 20 May 2020, will be postponed until mid-June.

This is in accordance with the FCA, FRC and PRA's recent guidance regarding reporting timeframes in the current circumstances and will ensure that the Company and its auditors are able to complete the necessary procedures in the current working restrictions.

A further announcement confirming the revised FY20 results date will be made in due course.

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For further information please contact:

Wincanton Plc                                                                                   Tel: 01249 710 000

Tim Lawlor, Chief Financial Officer

Buchanan                                                                                          Tel: 020 7466 5000

Richard Oldworth/Vicky Hayns

Notes to Editors

About Wincanton

Wincanton is the largest British third-party logistics (3PL) company, providing supply chain solutions to some of the world's most admired companies across a wide range of industries including retail, construction, defence and energy.

As a trusted and respected business partner, we design and implement services and solutions that range from setting up and operating distribution networks, through to bonded warehouses, technology hosting, container transport and storage. We strive for operational excellence in everything we do.

We work hard to understand and respond to our customers' needs, build long-term relationships and use our skills and expertise to deliver a smarter, added value service, every day. Our customers rely on us to make their businesses operate more efficiently and to gain a competitive advantage in their sector.

Key facts:

•           17,600 colleagues

•           200+ locations

•           Responsible for 3,600 vehicles

•           Revenue £1.1bn

•           4,600 drivers

•           14.3m sqft of warehousing space