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16/07/2015 15:34

RNS Number : 1646T
Character Group PLC
15 July 2015
Issued on behalf of The Character Group plc
Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2015
The Character Group plc
("Character" or the "Company")
Directorate Obituary
It is with sadness that the Board of Character announces the untimely passing on Sunday, 12 July 2015 of Lord Birdwood.
Lord Birdwood joined the Board in September 1995 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Richard King, Executive Chairman, the Character Group commented:
"On behalf of my Board, colleagues and all stakeholders I extend to Lord Birdwood's family and friends our deepest sympathy at a very difficult time.
"Mark was a friend and a respected and valuable member of the Character Board. Over the last 20 years we have been able to access his knowledge and commercial skills which have contributed to Character's overall development.
"We shall miss his humour and wise counsel." 
Enquiries:
The Character Group plc
Kiran Shah, Group Finance Director and Joint MD
Mark Dowding, Company Secretary
Tel: +44 (0) 208 329 3377
www.thecharacter.com
Ticker: AIM: CCT

Charles Stanley Securities 
(Nominated Adviser)
Russell Cook
Tel: +44 (0) 207 149 6000

TooleyStreet Communications 
(IR & media relations)
Fiona Tooley 
Tel: +44 (0) 7785 703523

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