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RNS Number : 5270J  Solid State PLC  01 December 2025

1 December  2025

 

Solid State plc

("Solid State", the "Group" or the "Company")

Appointment of Non-Executive Deputy Chairman

 

Solid State plc (AIM: SOLI), the specialist value added component supplier and
design-in manufacturer of computing, power, and communications products, today
announces that the Board has been strengthened by the appointment of Victor
Chavez CBE as Non-Executive Deputy Chairman with effect from 1 January 2026.

Victor has over 35 years of experience in the defence, aerospace, and security
sectors. He was Chief Executive Officer at Thales UK for almost a decade,
where he led major defence and security programmes across the UK and allied
nations. Throughout his career in industry, Victor has worked at the highest
levels of government and the UK Ministry of Defence on matters of defence
industrial strategy, capability management, technology, and acquisition.

He now undertakes a portfolio of non-executive and advisory roles in the
defence, security, and technology sectors. Victor has served as a board member
of Engineering UK, and as President of TechUK. In recognition of his services
to defence and security for both the UK and France, Victor was appointed a CBE
in 2015 and a Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur in 2020. Victor holds an MSc
in Satellite Engineering and Telecommunications and received an Honorary
Doctorate from Cranfield University in 2019.

Commenting on the appointment, Chair, Nigel Rogers, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Victor to the board of Solid State following a
lengthy process as part of our broader succession planning.  He brings a vast
wealth of knowledge and experience, and I am sure he will make a significant
contribution to the Group's development in years to come."

 

For further information please contact:

 Solid State plc                                            Via Walbrook

 John Macmichael - Interim Chief Executive

 Peter James - Chief Financial Officer
 Cavendish Capital Markets Limited                          020 7220 0500

 (Nominated Adviser & Broker)

 Adrian Hadden / Callum Davidson (Corporate Finance)

 Jasper Berry / Tim Redfern (Sales / ECM)
 Walbrook PR (Financial PR)                                 020 7933 8780

 Tom Cooper / Nick Rome / Joe Walker                        0797 122 1972

                                                            solidstate@walbrookpr.com (mailto:solidstate@walbrookpr.com)

 

 

Further information on Victor Chavez pursuant to Schedule Two, paragraph (g)
of the AIM Rules for Companies:

Victor Manuel Chavez, aged 62, is currently or has previously been a director
or partner of the following companies or partnerships within the past five
years:

 

 Current Directorships      Previous Directorships / Partnerships
  Evolve Dynamics Limited   Callen-Lenz Associates Limited
 OSL Group Limited
 Chavez Consulting Ltd
 Avon Technologies Plc

 

Victor does not hold any interest in the Company's shares.

 

Analyst Research Reports: For further analyst information and research see
the Solid State plc website: https://solidstateplc.com/research/
(https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__solidstateplc.com_research_&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=05PHl3GHdShYuaCii2fBRpoqaNr9B1d97X09daeosu0&m=JmX-gQVke87P3UDBxQzNglNm9FfzH5yZtIa_SmElSS4&s=ib8r3ul2tCaEvJ39SnR1LT7nCa7gAcRQzgO-kNoyZoM&e=)

 

Notes to Editors:

Solid State plc (AIM: SOLI) is a leading value-added electronics group
supplying industrial and defence markets with durable components, assemblies
and manufactured systems for use in critical applications, with a particular
emphasis on harsh operational environments. Solid State's products are found
around the world, from the ocean floor and into space, ensuring the smooth
operation of systems that augment our everyday lives.

The Company has a core focus on industrial and ruggedised computing, battery
power solutions, antennas, secure radio systems, imaging technologies, and
electronic components & displays.

Operating through two divisions (Systems and Components) the Group thrives on
complex engineering challenges, often requiring design-in support and
component sourcing. Serving a wide range of industries, with a particular
focus on defence, energy production, aerospace, environmental, oceanographic,
industrial, robotics, medical, life sciences, and transportation, the Solid
State trading brands have become synonymous with quality and reliability. The
Group operates under the brands of Steatite, Solsta, Custom Power, Pacer,
Active Silicon, Gateway, Durakool and Q-Par.

Solid State plc is headquartered in Redditch, UK, and employs over 425 people
around the world. The business has seven production facilities in the UK and
one in the USA. In total, including all office locations, the Group operates
from 13 national and international sites.

Solid State was established in 1971 and admitted to AIM in June 1996.  The
Group has grown organically and by acquisition - having made five acquisitions
in the last five years.

Take a look at the videos below for more insight into the Solid State Group.

Introduction to Solid State - https://youtu.be/1M_Q_B1mYic
(https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__youtu.be_1M-5FQ-5FB1mYic&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=05PHl3GHdShYuaCii2fBRpoqaNr9B1d97X09daeosu0&m=3dW1DsO04w3fOD5H-7rw_kFgcxacpqn1XcdwanaeIt0GZ7CA-Ex3GbIRbrY8H0Qp&s=At43cSgB_l2_aLDoWAG1btwtdQsj0fGFEOvZuRER61Y&e=)

Why invest in Solid State? - https://youtu.be/ShmTz6005ws
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