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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkin Jones Plc | LSE:WJG | London | Ordinary Share | GB00BD6RF223 | ORD 1P |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.95 | -2.33% | 39.90 | 39.75 | 39.95 | 40.90 | 39.60 | 40.30 | 890,903 | 16:35:17 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operative Builders | 413.24M | -32.55M | -0.1269 | -3.14 | 102.06M |
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RNS Number : 4998O
Watkin Jones plc
18 May 2018
For immediate release 18 May 2018
Watkin Jones plc
('Watkin Jones' or the 'Group')
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Further to the announcement made on 15 January 2018, regarding Mark Watkin Jones' decision to stand down from the Board as the Group's Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Watkin Jones is pleased to announce that following a comprehensive formal search process, Richard Simpson has been appointed to succeed Mark Watkin Jones as CEO. Richard will be joining Watkin Jones from Unite Group plc ('Unite'), the FTSE250 manager and developer of purpose-built student accommodation, where he was Group Property Director. Richard will join the Board of Watkin Jones as CEO effective on 2 January 2019.
Outgoing Watkin Jones CEO, Mark Watkin Jones has re-iterated his commitment to provide ongoing support to the Group as CEO for as long as is needed, and upon Richard's formal start date, to work with Mr Simpson during a transitional period to ensure an orderly handover.
Richard Simpson, has significant experience in the student accommodation market having joined Unite in 2005. During his time at Unite, Mr Simpson held a number of senior roles and, in January 2012, was appointed to the main board as an Executive Director. Richard's most recent role at Unite was as the Group's Property Director, where Richard was responsible for all aspects of Unite's property portfolio. Richard was also previously Chair of the British Property Federation's cross-sector Student Accommodation Committee from 2013-2015. He is currently Non-Executive Director of CityWest Homes, a London based social housing company. Richard's track record and experience in the sector will be invaluable to the Group as it continues to grow and deliver shareholder returns.
Grenville Turner, Chairman of Watkin Jones plc, said: "The Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Simpson as CEO. We are pleased to be appointing a CEO with FTSE 250 Board experience as well as a highly recognised industry figure with an immense track record and credibility. He is well known to the Watkin Jones Board having worked closely with the business on several occasions. We look forward to a long and prosperous period with Richard at the helm of what is a growing business."
Mark Watkin Jones, Chief Executive of Watkin Jones plc, said: "I am extremely pleased that I will be handing over my CEO responsibilities to such an experienced and recognised operator in the sector. Richard's knowledge and first-hand experience of the PBSA sector is significant for the Group. I will do what needs to be done to ensure a smooth handover, and I will work closely with Richard during the transition period. I strongly believe I am handing over stewardship of Watkin Jones to the right candidate as the Group enters the next phase of its growth."
Commenting on his appointment, Richard Simpson, said: "Watkin Jones has a well earned reputation as one of the UK's leading developers with an unrivalled focused expertise across PRS from build to rent to student accommodation development and management. I am excited by the prospect of working with the Board, senior management and staff to build on the Group's strong foundations and to lead the business in the continued execution of its strategy."
AIM disclosures
Richard Charles Simpson, aged 42, currently holds or has held the following directorships and partnerships in the last five years:
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LDC (Brunel House) Limited
LDC (Capital Cities) Limited
LDC (Causewayend) Limited
LDC (Chaucer House) Limited
LDC (Constitution Street) Limited
LDC (Cowley) Limited
LDC (Far Gosford) Limited
LDC (Ferry Lane) Limited
LDC (Ferry Lane 2) Holdings Limited
LDC (Finance) Limited
LDC (Greetham Street) Limited
LDC (Hampton Street) Limited
LDC (Holdings) Limited
LDC (Imperial Wharf) Limited
LDC (International House) Limited
LDC (Loughborough) Limited
LDC (Millennium View) Limited
LDC (New Wakefield Street) Limited
LDC (Newgate) Limited
LDC (Old Hospital) Limited
LDC (Portfolio) Limited
LDC (Portfolio One) Limited
LDC (Portfolio Four) Limited
LDC (Portfolio 100) Limited
LDC (Radmarsh Road) Limited
LDC (River Street) Limited
LDC (Skelhorne) Limited
LDC (St Leonards) Limited
LDC (St Vincent's) Limited
LDC (Stratford) Holdings Limited
LDC (Swindon NHS) Limited
LDC (Tara House) Limited
LDC (Thurso Street) GP1 Limited
LDC (Thurso Street) GP2 Limited
LDC (Thurso Street) GP3 Limited
LDC (Thurso Street) GP4 Limited
LDC (Tower North) Limited
LDC (William Morris II) Limited
LSAV (GP) Limited
LSAV (Rent Collection) Limited
Unite Accommodation Management 2
Limited
Unite Accommodation Management 4
Limited
Unite Accommodation Management 17
Limited
Unite Accommodation Management One
Hundred Limited
Unite Construction (Stapleton) Limited
Unite Construction (Wembley) Limited
Unite Finance One (Accommodation
Services) Limited
Unite Finance One (Property) Limited
Unite Integrated Solutions plc
Unite Rent Collection Limited
The Unite Group plc
USAF GP No.14 Limited
USAF GP No.15 Limited
USAF GP No.18 Limited
USAF Holdings H Limited
USAF Holdings I Limited
USAF Holdings J Limited
USAF Management 14 Limited
USAF Management 18 Limited
USAF Management GP No. 14 Limited
USAF Management GP No. 15 Limited
USAF Management GP No. 16 Limited
USAF Management GP No. 17 Limited
USAF Nominee No. 14 Limited
USAF Nominee No. 14A Limited
USAF Nominee No. 18 Limited
USAF Nominee No. 18A Limited
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There is no other information that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) or Rule 17 of the AIM Rules for Companies.
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For further information:
Watkin Jones plc
Mark Watkin Jones, Chief Executive Tel: +44 (0) 1248 362 516
Officer
Phil Byrom, Chief Financial Officer www.watkinjonesplc.com
Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Advisor & Joint Broker) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7418
8900
Mike Bell / Justin Jones www.peelhunt.com
Jefferies Hoare Govett (Joint Broker) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7029
8000
Max Jones / Will Soutar www.jefferies.com
Media enquiries:
Buchanan Henry Harrison-Topham / Richard Oldworth Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000 Jamie Hooper / Catriona Flint watkinjones@buchanan.uk.com www.buchanan.uk.com
Certain information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation. Upon the publication of this announcement via Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.
Notes to Editors
Watkin Jones is a leading UK developer and constructor of multi occupancy property assets, with a focus on the student accommodation and build to rent sectors. The Group has strong relationships with institutional investors, and a reputation for successful, on-time-delivery of high quality developments. Since 1999, Watkin Jones has delivered more than 34,500 student beds across 107 sites. In addition, Fresh Property Group, the Group's specialist accommodation management company, manages more than 16,000 student beds on behalf of its institutional clients. Watkin Jones has also been responsible for over 50 residential developments, ranging from starter homes to executive housing and apartments. The Group is now expanding its development and management operations into the build to rent sector.
The Group's competitive advantage lies in its experienced management team and business model, which enables it to offer an end-to-end solution for investors, delivered entirely in-house with minimal reliance on third parties, across the entire life cycle of an asset.
Watkin Jones was admitted to trading on AIM in March 2016 with the ticker WJG.L. For additional information please visit: www.watkinjonesplc.com.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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