Directorate Change

Capita Board Update

On 2 March 2017 Capita plc (Capita), a leading UK provider of technology-enabled business process and customer management services, announced that Andy Parker would be stepping down from the Group Board and leaving the Group later in the year and that the Board had commenced a process to select a new Chief Executive. The search process is well advanced.

Today, Capita announces that Andy Parker will step down from the Board and leave Capita on 15 September 2017 to pursue the next stage of his career. Nick Greatorex, Capita’s Group Finance Director, will be appointed as Interim Chief Executive from that date until a successor takes up the post as Capita’s new Chief Executive. During this interim period, Nick will also continue with his responsibilities as Group Finance Director.

Sir Ian Powell, Chairman, said:

“I would like to thank Andy Parker for his continued commitment to Capita through this transitional period and for the 17 years of service he has given to the Group. On behalf of the Board I wish him well in his future career. I am pleased with progress in our search process for a successor. The appointment of Nick Greatorex as Interim Chief Executive during this transition period will enable strong continuity for the business. Nick’s in-depth experience of working in senior roles at the heart of Capita will give the Group strength of leadership during this period. Nick will be fully supported in his interim dual role by the Board and the Group and Divisional finance teams and I am delighted that he has agreed to take up the role of Interim Chief Executive.” 

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This announcement contains inside information.

Notes for the Announcement

Andy Parker

In accordance with his service agreement, Andy will receive the payments set out below (less any required tax withholdings). The payments are in full and final settlement of all claims against Capita plc (the Company) and are in accordance with the Company’s remuneration policy and his contract of employment, as set out in the Company’s Annual Report and Accounts.

1. Andy will receive salary and contractual benefits (including pension) up to the date notice is served, 15 September 2017 (the “Termination Date”), together with a payment in lieu of accrued but not taken holiday entitlement as at that time.
2. Within 14 days of the Termination Date, Andy will receive:

• a payment in lieu of notice equal to 12 months’ salary (£600,000);
• £45,000 as compensation for pension and company car benefits; and
• £250 in consideration for enhanced post-employment undertakings.

1. Subject to achievement of the applicable Company financial performance measures (as determined by the Remuneration Committee), Andy will receive a cash bonus of up to 200% salary in respect of the 2017 financial year. The bonus payment will be reduced on a pro rata basis to reflect the period of employment during 2017 as a proportion of the financial year. The cash bonus will be paid in February 2018, subject to the Company’s policy on clawback.
2. Andy holds nil-cost options over 69,377 Company shares under the Company’s Deferred Annual Bonus Plan which will become exercisable for three months following the Termination Date. 
3. Outstanding awards held under the Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan are expected to lapse on the Termination Date in accordance with the rules of the plan.
4. Up to £7,500 (excluding VAT) will be paid directly to third party service providers in respect of legal services. 
5. Andy will be reimbursed for any outstanding expenses properly incurred on behalf of the Company.
6. Andy will receive continued life assurance cover and private medical insurance cover consistent with current levels for up to 12 months following the Termination Date. 

Full details of all payments made to and receivable by Andy will be disclosed in the Directors’ Remuneration Report within the Company’s Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2017, and subsequent years, as appropriate.

Nick Greatorex

For the duration of Nick’s appointment as Interim Chief Executive, he will be paid an allowance of £12,500 per month and his bonus for 2017 will be calculated on the basis of an apportionment of his salary as Group Finance Director and the allowance as Interim Chief Executive. The allowance is not pensionable.

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About Capita

Capita is a leading UK provider of technology enabled customer and business process services and integrated professional support services. With 73,000 people at over 450 sites, including 98 business centres across the UK, Europe, India and South Africa, Capita uses its expertise, infrastructure and scale benefits to transform its clients' services, driving down costs and adding value. Capita is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (CPI.L). Further information on Capita can be found at: www.capita.com.