For Immediate Release

14th October 2014

THORNTONS PLC

SENIOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Thorntons PLC confirms that Diana Houghton, who joined the Board in 2008 and chairs its Audit Committee, has been appointed by the Board as Senior Independent Director with effect from 3 October 2014.

For further information contact:

Cardew Group

Nadja Vetter / Emma Crawshaw                                        020 7930 0777





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