REG - WH Smith PLC - Outcome of audit tender process

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26/07/2023 09:30

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RNS Number : 2614H  WH Smith PLC  26 July 2023

 
            26 July 2023

 

 

 

WH Smith PLC

 

Result Of Audit Tender Process

 

 

WH Smith PLC announces that, following the conclusion of a formal tender
process led by its Audit Committee, the Board has approved the proposed
appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") to continue as its external
auditor to take effect from, and including, the financial year ending 31
August 2025.  The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the
Annual General Meeting to be held in January 2024.

 

The Board of WH Smith PLC confirms that PwC are able to continue as auditor
and are ensuring continued independence through partner rotation.

 

 

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Enquiries:

 

WH Smith PLC

Mark Boyle                        Investor Relations
     07879 897687

Nicola Hillman                    Media
Relations                 01793 563354

 

Brunswick

Tim Danaher
 
020 7404 5959

 

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