REG - Hostmore PLC - Directorate Change

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16/08/2022 09:45

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RNS Number : 1653W  Hostmore PLC  16 August 2022

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16 August 2022

Hostmore plc

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Hostmore plc (the "Company"), the hospitality business with brands including
'Fridays', '63rd+1st' and 'Fridays and Go', today announces the appointment of
Stephen Welker to the Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 15 August
2022.

 

Stephen brings a wealth of experience both from investment companies and the
hospitality sector, not least from his prior involvement in the Fridays
business. He is currently a Partner at Sherborne Investors Management LP, an
investment manager, and is responsible for leading its research function. He
was also a Director of Mondays (Topco) Limited, the previous holding company
in the Fridays UK group, from June 2017 to November 2021.

Stephen was previously a director of Electra Private Equity PLC from July 2019
to November 2021.

Gavin Manson, Hostmore plc's Chairman, commented: "Stephen will be a valuable
addition to Hostmore, complementing the skills and experience we have on the
Board. His knowledge and understanding of our core business, alongside his
broad understanding of the City, investment banking and investor relations,
will be important as we pursue our various growth opportunities."

 

The Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed
under the requirements of Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Stephen's
appointment.

 

ENDS

 

ENQUIRIES

Hostmore plc

Robert B. Cook, Chief Executive Officer

Alan Clark, Chief Financial Officer

enquiries@hostmoregroup.com (mailto:enquiries@hostmoregroup.com)

+44 330 460 5588

 

MHP

Oliver Hughes, Simon Hockridge, Eleni Menikou

Hostmore@mhpc.com

 

+44 203 128 8100

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

About Hostmore

Hostmore plc is a UK hospitality business which runs the American-themed
casual bar and dining brand, 'Fridays' (formerly TGI Fridays), the
cocktail-led bar and restaurant brand, '63rd+1st', and the fast casual dining
brand, 'Fridays and Go'.

The Group was established in 2021 to provide a platform for the development
and growth of attractive hospitality brands, defined by their iconic brand
experience and vibrant heritage. Hostmore is focused on the organic growth of
its existing brands, alongside expanding through new, exciting concepts which
have roll-out potential.

Hostmore currently operates 90 sites in the UK, the majority of which are in
high footfall locations, including retail parks, shopping centres and city
centres.

https://www.hostmoregroup.com (https://www.hostmoregroup.com)

 

 

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