Response to Press Speculation

Response to Press Speculation

Next Fifteen Communications Plc

21 February 2022

Next Fifteen Communications Group plc (“Next 15” or the “Group”)

Response to Press Speculation

Next Fifteen Communications Group plc (the “Company”), the tech and data-driven growth consultancy, notes the recent press speculation in relation to the potential acquisition of Engine UK.  

In line with its strategy, the Company regularly assesses a number of potential acquisition opportunities at any given time. The Company confirms that it is in discussions with Engine UK and its owners.

Shareholders are advised that there can be no certainty that any transaction will proceed to completion or as to how any transaction would be structured.

A further announcement will be made in due course, if appropriate.

Enquiries:

Next Fifteen Communications Group plc
Tim Dyson, CEO
[phone]

Peter Harris, CFO
[phone]

Numis

Mark Lander, Hugo Rubinstein
[phone]

Berenberg

Ben Wright, Mark Whitmore
[phone]

Powerscourt

Elly Williamson
Ollie Simmonds
[phone]

About Next 15

Next 15 (AIM:NFC) is an AIM-listed tech and data-driven growth consultancy with operations in Europe, North America and across Asia Pacific. The Group has a strong track record of creating and acquiring high-performance businesses. For acquired businesses it offers an opportunity to take advantage of the Group’s global operational infrastructure and centralized resources to accelerate their growth. The Group has long-term customer relationships with many of the world’s leading companies including Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, IBM, American Express and Procter & Gamble.

The business operates across four segments, each of which describes how we help customers grow in different ways: Customer Insight helps them understand their opportunities and challenges; Customer Engagement optimises their reputation and digital assets; Customer Delivery helps them connect with customers to drive sales; and Business Transformation helps maximize long-term value through corporate positioning, business design and the development of new ventures.

At Next 15, success is underpinned by a people-led approach. Our purpose is to make our customers and our people the best versions of themselves, and our culture is empowering and respectful. We are seeking B Corp status as externally audited recognition of our commitment to our people and the planet alongside performance.

Our goal is to deliver above-market growth. Our revenues have grown by 106% over the last five years and we are aiming to double the size of the business in the next five years. This will be driven by the quality of the businesses, the strength of our customer relationships, the support our model gives them, and strong tech, data and digital tailwinds.

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