Total Voting Rights

CLARKSON PLC

("the Company")

1 November 2018

Total Voting Rights

This notification is made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.

The Company announces that on 1 November 2018 its issued share capital consists of 30,321,210 ordinary shares. Each share carries the right to one vote. The Company does not hold any shares in Treasury.

The total number of voting rights is therefore 30,321,210 and this figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

For further details contact:

Rachel Spencer

Group Company Secretary

Tel: +44(0) 20 7334 3476

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.

The Company has delivered 15 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.