Change of Director Details

22 July 2016

Coats Group plc

('Coats' or the 'Company')

Change of Director's Details

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, the Company announces that with effect from today, 22 July 2016, Nicholas Bull, the Senior Independent Director of the Company, was appointed as Chairman of Fidelity China Special Situations PLC following the conclusion of their Annual General Meeting earlier today.

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Enquiry details

Investors Jaideep Thatai Coats Group plc +44 (0)20 8210 5086

Media Richard Mountain / Nick Hasell FTI Consulting +44 (0)20 3727 1374

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