Stolt-Nielsen Limited Board Recommends Final 2016

LONDON, February 08, 2017 - Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors recommended a final dividend for 2016 of $0.50 per Common Share, payable on May 11, 2017 to shareholders of record as of April 27, 2017.  In accordance with the normal settlement practice, the shares will trade ex-dividend on and after April 26, 2017 (one business day prior to the April 27, 2017 record date).  The dividend, which is subject to shareholder approval, will be voted on at the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for April 20, 2017 in Bermuda.

For additional information please contact:

Jan Chr. Engelhardtsen Chief Cinancial Officer UK +44 (0) 20 7611 8972 j.engelhardtsen@stolt.com

Jens F. Grüner-Hegge V.P. Corporate Finance UK +44 (0) 20 7611 8985 j.gruner-hegge@stolt.com

About Stolt-Nielsen Limited

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL or the "Company") is a leading global provider of integrated transportation solutions for bulk liquid chemicals, edible oils, acids, and other specialty liquids through its three largest business divisions, Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers. Stolt Sea Farm produces and markets high quality turbot, sole, sturgeon, and caviar. Stolt-Nielsen Gas develops opportunities in LPG and LNG shipping and distribution. Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

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This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.