Intended Purchase of Shares by CEO

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Hostmore plc

Intended Purchase of Shares by Chief Executive Officer

5 June 2023

Hostmore plc (the "Company"), announces that Julie McEwan, its Chief Executive Officer, has today issued a letter (the "Irrevocable Instruction Letter") to Numis Securities Limited ("Numis") and the Company pursuant to which, from 5 June 2023 to 31 May 2024 (inclusive), she irrevocably instructs Numis to purchase ordinary shares in the Company on behalf of herself on a monthly basis (the "Share Purchases"). 

The Irrevocable Instruction Letter cannot be varied or terminated (other than as a result of it expiring at the end of its term or Numis terminating it in accordance with its terms): (a) during a closed period (as defined in the Market Abuse Regulation (as applied in the United Kingdom)) of the Company; or (b) when the Company and/or Julie McEwan is in possession of inside information.

A further announcement will be made on completion of the Share Purchases in each month.

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Enquiries

Hostmore plc

Alan Clark, Chief Financial Officer

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