18th Mar 2005 13:00
Investec PLC18 March 2005 Investec Plc - ("the Company")(Incorporated in the United Kingdom)(Registration number 3633621)Share code: INP ISIN: GBO031773103 Investec Limited(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)(Registration number 1925/002833/06)Share code: INL ISIN code: ZAE000040531("Investec") Appointment of non-executive director In accordance with Section 3.59 of the JSE Securities Exchange SA ListingsRequirements and Rule 16.7 (a) of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority(the "Listing Rules"), in respect of a change to the Board of Directors,notification is hereby given that Ms. Cheryl Carolus has been appointed to theboard of directors of Investec Limited and Investec plc as a non-executivedirector with effect from 18 March 2005. Previously the South African HighCommissioner to London (1998 - 2001), Cheryl was the CEO of SA Tourism for theperiod 2001 - 2004. The Company confirms that there are no items to disclose pursuant to Rule 16.4of the Listing Rules. In addition, there are no other details that are requiredto be disclosed under paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the Listing Rules inconnection with the appointment of Ms Carolus. ENQUIRIES Investec plcRichard Vardy +44 (0)207 597 4485 NOTES TO EDITORS Investec is an international specialist banking group that provides a diverserange of financial products and services to a niche client base in threeprincipal markets, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia as well ascertain other countries. The group was established in 1974 and currently hasapproximately 4 100 employees. Investec focuses on delivering distinctive profitable solutions for its clientsin five core areas of activity namely, Private Client Activities, Treasury andSpecialised Finance, Investment Banking, Asset Management and Property Investment Banking and Asset Management. In July 2002 the Investec group implemented a dual listed company structure withlistings on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. Management and staffown approximately 20% of the equity share capital of the group. At 30 September 2004, total shareholders' funds were £765 million, third partyassets under management were £36 billion and core loans and advances were £5.5billion. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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