Directorate Change

4imprint Group PLC 04 September 2003 Press Release 4 September 2003 4imprint Group plc Board appointment 4imprint Group plc, the leading global distributor of imprinted promotional products, today announces the appointment of Nicholas Temple to the Board as the Senior Non-Executive Director. Nick spent 30 years with IBM, starting as a systems engineer in 1965 and retiring in 1996 as Chairman, IBM UK Limited and Vice President, IBM Industries, responsible for market strategy and development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Most recently, he was Chief Executive at Armature Limited, which provides computerised supply chain management solutions to the retail sector. He currently serves as Chairman of Blick plc and non-executive Director of Electrocomponents plc, DataCash plc and Datatec Pty (SA). Commenting on the appointment, Dick Nelson, Chief Executive of 4imprint Group plc, said: 'Nick brings a wealth of strategic development and marketing expertise to us at an opportune time. We have extensively reshaped the Company in the last few years, positioning it for future growth and we are very pleased to have Nick join us at this key stage in our development. 'The Board would again like to thank David Dunn who, after seven years of service as the Non-Executive Director of the Company, retired earlier this year by rotation. David was a highly valued member of the Board and we wish him the very best in his future endeavours.' Pursuant to paragraph 6.F.2 (a) of the UKLA Listing Rules Nick Temple has been a director of the following companies in the last five years: Current directorships: Blick plc DataCash plc Datatec Pty (SA) Electrocomponents plc There are no other details that require disclosure, pursuant to paragraph 6.F.2 (b-g). - Ends - For further information, please contact: 4imprint Group plc Dick Nelson, CEO Tel: 00 1 920 236 7270 Email: dnelson@4imprint.com Media enquiries: Bankside Henry Harrison-Topham Tel: +44 (0) 20 7444 4140 Email: henry.ht@bankside.com www.bankside.com Notes to editors: 4imprint Group plc is a leading international group of wholly owned companies in the highly fragmented $30 billion promotional products industry. Globally, the Company is the largest direct marketer of imprinted promotional products, and the fourth largest distributor. The Company's blue-chip roster of clients includes ABB, Amec, Barclays, BT, BMW, British Airways, Cessna, DaimlerChrysler UK, Hitachi Data Systems, IBM, JCB, Microsoft, Raytheon, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Trinity Healthcare and Union Pacific and other leading companies who use promotional products to build their brand and increase customer loyalty. The Company operates in four distribution channels: Direct Marketing, Corporate Programmes, Premiums and Partner Services. The Group headquarters is in Whitefield with other UK facilities in Manchester, London and Bristol. The 4imprint US offices are located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Quincy, Massachusetts. In addition, 4imprint has operations in France, Germany, and Hong Kong. 4imprint has worked closely with clients for over 25 years in the use of branded promotional products to support customers' marketing and branding efforts. The Company offers the only global solution in the industry in the areas of product sourcing and services. The Company has developed proprietary systems that provide the easiest way to order imprinted promotional products. Its full e-commerce enabled online solutions provide customers with 24/7 access. 4imprint has 700 highly trained employees and currently provides services to more than 200,000 customers, including all of the Fortune 100(R) companies. 4imprint is traded on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol FOUR. The Company has established an American Depositary Receipts (ADR) programme in the US for US-based investors. Website: www.4imprint.com www.4imprint.co.uk www.4imprint.com/canada This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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