Moss Bros Group PLC Directorate Change (5945F)

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RNS Number : 5945F

Moss Bros Group PLC

19 May 2017

19 May 2017

Directorate Change

Moss Bros Group PLC ("the Group"), the 'first choice in men's tailoring' announces that as part of

its Board Succession planning, Bryan Portman, Chairman of the Audit Committee since 2011, intends

to retire from the Board following the Company's AGM on 18 May 2018. This gives the Board ample

time to search for his successor and ensure an effective handover.

A further announcement concerning the appointment of his successor will be made in due course.

Debbie Hewitt, Chairman said:

"On behalf of the whole Board, I would like to thank Bryan for the outstanding

contribution that he has made, and continues to make to Moss Bros and for the wise

counsel he has brought to the Board. He has played an important role in bringing financial

rigour to the Group and he contributes in a balanced and independent way to all of our

debates.

We are appreciative of his support in ensuring that the execution of our Board succession

planning is done in a well-orchestrated manner, giving us plenty of time to

secure and induct his successor. We wish Bryan well for the future."

For further information please contact:

Moss Bros Group Plc 0207 447 7200

Debbie Hewitt, Chairman

Buchanan 0207 466 5000

Charles Ryland/Victoria Hayns/Catriona Flint

In accordance with LR9.6.11, Moss Bros Group PLC discloses that Bryan Portman will retire as a

non-executive director at the conclusion of the Company's AGM in May 2018.

The disclosure required by section 430 (2B) of the Companies Act 2006 relating to the departure of

Bryan Portman from the Company is set out below.

   1.   Bryan Portman will step down from the Board at the close of the Company's AGM in May 2018. 

2. He will be paid his salary as usual, in line with his contractual terms, until he steps down from the Board in May 2018. There will be no payment for loss of office.

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