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RNS Number : 9462G  Nichols PLC  11 November 2025

11 November 2025

(the "Company" or Group")

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Nichols plc, the diversified soft drinks group, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Matthew Rothwell as Chief Financial Officer and Company
Secretary. Matthew will join the Group no later than 13 April 2026.

Having held senior financial leadership roles across a number of UK-listed
consumer-facing businesses, Matthew brings extensive and highly relevant
experience to Nichols. After starting his career at Deloitte, Matthew held
various senior finance roles at Asda and Sainsbury's plc. Matthew is currently
Deputy CFO at THG plc, a role he has held for more than eight years. Matthew
is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales,
having qualified in 2002. The Board is confident that his expertise and
strategic insight will be instrumental in supporting the Group's continued
development and growth.

David Taylor, Interim Finance Director, will step down at the end of the month
having provided valuable support since February. The Board extends its sincere
gratitude to David for the dedication and commitment he has shown during his
interim tenure.

To ensure continuity during the transition period, Rebecca Hughes, the Group's
Financial Controller, will support the Board Senior Leadership Team as a
non-board Finance Director until Matthew's arrival.

Liz McMeikan, Chair of Nichols plc, commented:

 "Following a comprehensive and diligent search process we are delighted to
announce Matthew's appointment to the Board. Matthew's appointment reflects
our commitment to attracting high-calibre leadership, and his experience and
capabilities align very well with our strategic priorities.

On behalf of the Board and everyone at Nichols, we thank David for his
contribution and exceptional commitment during his interim tenure. We look
forward to welcoming Matthew to Nichols and to benefitting from his
experience. I have every confidence he will make a significant contribution to
the Group's continued growth."

Matthew Rothwell commented:

"I'm excited to be joining Nichols, a business with a proud heritage, iconic
brands and a clear strategy for future growth. I look forward to working with
the Board and management team to build on this strong foundation and deliver
sustainable performance and value for shareholders."

 

The following disclosures are required regarding Matthew Rothwell's
appointment pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for
Companies (the "AIM Rules").

Matthew John Rothwell (aged 47) is currently, or has during the past five
years been, a director of the following companies:

 Current directorships of partnerships  Previous directorships of partnerships
 ·      THG Insurance Limited           ·      n/a

 

Contacts

 Nichols plc                                        Telephone: 0192 522 2222

 Andrew Milne, Chief Executive Officer

 Rebecca Hughes, Interim Finance Director

 Singer Capital Markets (NOMAD & Joint Broker)      Telephone: 0207 496 3000

 Jen Boorer / Tom Salvesen / Oliver Platts          Website: www.singercm.com (http://www.singercm.com/)

 Berenberg (Joint Broker)                           Telephone: 0203 207 7800

 Clayton Bush / Alix Mecklenburg-Solodkoff          Website: www.berenberg.de (http://www.berenberg.de)

 Hudson Sandler (Financial PR)                      Telephone: 0207 796 4133

 Alex Brennan / Hattie Dreyfus / Harry Griffiths    Email: nichols@hudsonsandler.com (mailto:nichols@hudsonsandler.com)

 

 Notes to Editors

 Established in 1908, Nichols operates within the resilient soft drinks
 category and owns or licenses several brands. Nichols is geographically and
 operationally diversified, operating across three routes to market of UK
 Packaged, International Packaged and Out of Home.

 In the UK, Nichols operates across five soft drinks sub-categories: squash,
 flavoured carbonates, fruit drinks, energy and flavoured water. Nichols'
 portfolio includes the iconic Vimto brand plus a growing portfolio of licensed
 brands including Levi Roots, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPiE and Sunkist.

 Under its asset-light model, Vimto is prominent in areas such as the Middle
 East and Africa and is enjoyed in over 60 countries worldwide.

 For more information, visit the website: https://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/
 (https://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/)

 

 Notes to Editors

 Established in 1908, Nichols operates within the resilient soft drinks
 category and owns or licenses several brands. Nichols is geographically and
 operationally diversified, operating across three routes to market of UK
 Packaged, International Packaged and Out of Home.

 In the UK, Nichols operates across five soft drinks sub-categories: squash,
 flavoured carbonates, fruit drinks, energy and flavoured water. Nichols'
 portfolio includes the iconic Vimto brand plus a growing portfolio of licensed
 brands including Levi Roots, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPiE and Sunkist.

 Under its asset-light model, Vimto is prominent in areas such as the Middle
 East and Africa and is enjoyed in over 60 countries worldwide.

 For more information, visit the website: https://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/
 (https://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/)

 

Notes to Editors

Established in 1908, Nichols operates within the resilient soft drinks
category and owns or licenses several brands. Nichols is geographically and
operationally diversified, operating across three routes to market of UK
Packaged, International Packaged and Out of Home.

In the UK, Nichols operates across five soft drinks sub-categories: squash,
flavoured carbonates, fruit drinks, energy and flavoured water. Nichols'
portfolio includes the iconic Vimto brand plus a growing portfolio of licensed
brands including Levi Roots, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPiE and Sunkist.

Under its asset-light model, Vimto is prominent in areas such as the Middle
East and Africa and is enjoyed in over 60 countries worldwide.

For more information, visit the website: https://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/
(https://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/)

 

 

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