REG - Nichols PLC - Appointment of Interim CFO

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21/06/2023 07:00

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RNS Number : 3531D  Nichols PLC  21 June 2023

Nichols plc

(the "Company" or "Group')

Appointment of Interim CFO

Nichols plc, the diversified soft drinks Group, announces the appointment of
David Taylor to the Board as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective
immediately.

David brings a wealth of consumer-focused public company experience to the
Board, having most recently been the CFO of Churchill China plc for over 30
years.

David joined Churchill China plc in 1992 and helped lead it's successful IPO
on the London Stock Exchange in 1994. As CFO and Company Secretary, David was
part of the senior management team and over the course of his tenure, he
played a major part in overall strategy and operations, contributing
significantly to the company's long-term growth, development and stability.
David is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and
Wales.

The Company's process for the selection of a permanent Group CFO continues and
further updates will be made as appropriate.

Liz McMeikan, Non-Executive Chair, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome David to the Nichols board on an interim basis and
look forward to working with him. David brings significant and relevant
experience to the organisation while the board looks for a permanent Group
CFO."

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

David John Simon Taylor (aged 64) is currently, or has during the past five
years been, a director of the following companies:

 Current directorships or partnerships  Previous directorships or partnerships
 ·      n/a                             ·      Churchill China plc

                                        ·      Churchill China (UK) Limited

                                        ·      Furlong Mills Limited

                                        ·      Churchill Fine Bone China Limited

                                        ·      Churchill Fine Bone China (Holdings) Limited

                                        ·      Churchill Tableware Limited

                                        ·      Elizabethan Fine Bone China Limited

                                        ·      Churchill Housewares Limited

                                        ·      Crown Clarence Limited

                                        ·      Churchill Ceramics (UK) Limited

                                        ·      James Broadhurst and Sons Limited

                                        ·      Rosina China Company Limited

                                        ·      Churchill China Inc

                                        ·      Churchill Iberia

                                        ·      Churchill RO

                                        ·      Churchill Group Retirement Benefit Scheme

                                        ·      Churchill China 1999 Pension Scheme

 

David Taylor was formerly a director of Rosina China Company Limited
(previously Churchill Tableware Limited), when it entered into a members
voluntary liquidation as part of a group reorganisation. The liquidation was
completed on 5 November 2019, with no deficiency to creditors.

Save as set out above, there are no further information to be disclosed in
accordance with Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.

 Contacts

Nichols plc                                       Telephone: 0192 522 2222

 Andrew Milne, Group Chief Executive Officer       Website: www.nicholsplc.co.uk (http://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/)

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

 Steve Pearce / Jen Boorer                         Website: www.singercm.com (http://www.singercm.com)
 Hudson Sandler (Financial PR)                     Telephone: 0207 796 4133

 Alex Brennan / Charlotte Cobb / Harry Griffiths   Email: nichols@hudsonsandler.com (mailto:nichols@hudsonsandler.com)

 

 Notes to Editors:

 Nichols plc is an international soft drinks business with sales in over 73
 countries, selling products in both the Still and Carbonate categories. The
 Group is home to the iconic Vimto brand which is popular in the UK and
 around the world, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. Other brands
 in its portfolio include SLUSH PUPPiE, Starslush, ICEE, Levi Roots and
 Sunkist.

 

Notes to Editors:

Nichols plc is an international soft drinks business with sales in over 73
countries, selling products in both the Still and Carbonate categories. The
Group is home to the iconic Vimto brand which is popular in the UK and
around the world, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. Other brands
in its portfolio include SLUSH PUPPiE, Starslush, ICEE, Levi Roots and
Sunkist.

 

 

 

 

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