19th Sep 2018 14:11
CLARKSON PLC
("the Company")
19 September 2018
Results of External Audit Tender Process
Clarkson PLC announces that, following a competitive tender process, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") has been reappointed as its external auditor. PwC has been auditor of the Company since 2009 and will be subject to mandatory rotation in 2029.
The tender process, which was outlined in the 2017 Annual Report and Accounts, was led by the Audit Committee Chair, Marie-Louise Clayton, and involved all members of the Audit Committee and the CFO, Jeff Woyda.
The Board would like to thank all firms who participated in the audit tender.
For further details contact:
Clarkson PLC
Jeff Woyda Tel: +44 (0) 20 7334 3004
Chief Financial Officer
& Chief Operating Officer
Rachel Spencer
Group Company Secretary Tel: +44 (0) 20 7334 3476
About Clarkson PLC
Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets, facilitating global trade.
Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and offshore sectors.
The Company has delivered 15 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly cash generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on the upturn in its markets.
Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.
For more information, visit www.clarksons.com.
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