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Rights and Issues Investment TrustAnnouncement

13/02/2026 07:00

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RNS Number : 8308S  Rights and Issues Inv. Trust PLC  13 February 2026

Rights and Issues Investment Trust PLC

(the "Company")

 

LEI:  2138002AWAM93Z6BP574

 

 

Directorate Changes

 

The Board of Rights and Issues Investment Trust PLC (the "Company") is pleased
to announce the intention to appoint Ms Ruth Beechey as a Non-Executive
Director and Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee with effect
from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting which is to be held on
Thursday, 26 March 2026.

 

Ms Beechey has extensive experience as a lawyer in the fund management
industry, including as Associate Counsel at Deutsche Asset Management, Head of
Legal at UBS Asset Management UK.  Latterly she was Chief of Staff at UBS
Asset Management UK. Ms Beechey is also a non-executive director at Legal and
General Assurance (Pensions Management) Ltd and Brown Advisory US Smaller
Companies PLC.

 

In accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (1) of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed
that Ms Beechey has been a non-executive director of Brown Advisory US
Smaller Companies PLC since 1 July 2024.

 

In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules, it is
confirmed that there are no additional details to be disclosed in relation to
the appointment.

 

The Company also announces that Mr Jonathan Roper will retire from the Board
with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting. The Board would
like to thank Mr Roper for his most valuable contribution to the Company
throughout his 15 years of service.

 

 

For further information please contact:

 

Apex Fund Administration Services (UK) Limited

Company Secretary

Tel: 01245 398950

Email: cosec-uk@apexgroup.com

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