27th May 2014 07:00
Armour Group plc ("Armour" or the "Group")
Board Changes
Armour announces today that John Harris, the Group's Finance Director is stepping down and leaving the Group at the end of May 2014.
The decision follows the successful sale of the Group's automotive division in March 2014, which has resulted in a significant reduction in the size of the Group. As stated in the circular sent to the shareholders dated 10 March 2014, the underlying trading of the Group following the sale of the automotive division is unlikely to be profitable in the period between the sale and 31 August 2014. As a consequence of this, the Directors acknowledged in the circular the need for a review of the Group's cost base in order to accelerate the return to profit. This change is part of the review, which is ongoing.
The Chairman, Bob Morton, said: "I and the whole board thank John for his many years of valuable service to the Group. His excellent financial management throughout his career with Armour and his contribution to the strategic repositioning of the group have been of great value. We all wish John the very best for his future career".
From 1 June 2014, Mark Wilson will join the board and take up the appointment of Group Finance Director and Company Secretary. Mark joined the Group as Financial Controller in September 2009. Prior to joining Armour Mark held a number of financial controller roles.
Further Details:
Armour Group plc Tel: 01892 502700
George Dexter, Chief Executive
finnCap, Nominated Adviser and Broker Tel: 0207 220 0500
Geoff Nash
Ben Thompson
Stephen Norcross (Broking)
Newgate Threadneedle Tel: 0207 653 9850
Graham Herring
Robyn McConnachie
Save as disclosed below there are no additional disclosures to be made in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM rules.
Mark John Wilson, FCCA, aged 46, has the following current directorships:
Armour Hong Kong Ltd
Armour Trust Ltd
Armour Trust Services Ltd
Q Acoustics Ltd
Cords Piston Ring Co. Ltd
Integrated Media Installations Ltd
Veda Products Ltd
Former directorships held in the last five years:
None
Mark Wilson currently has no shareholding in the Company.
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