Directorate Change

RNS Number : 2909M

API Group PLC

15 July 2014

Press Release

15 July 2014

API Group plc

("API" or the "Group")

Directorate Change

Chris Smith has notified the Board of his intention to resign from his position as Group Finance Director to take up a similar role with another listed company. Chris has been with API since 2008 and made a significant contribution to the turnaround of the Group and its restoration to financial health. Whilst disappointed to be losing his services, the Board understands Chris' desire to make the next logical step in his career. He will continue to fulfil all his existing responsibilities prior to departure at the end of the calendar year and a process is being commenced immediately to recruit a successor.

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For further information:

API Group plc
Andrew Turner, Group Chief Executive	Tel: +44 (0) 1625 650 334
Chris Smith, Group Finance Director	www.apigroup.com
Cairn Financial Advisers LLP (Nominated Adviser)
Tony Rawlinson / Avi Robinson	Tel: +44 (0) 20 7148 7900
	www.cairnfin.com
Numis Securities (Broker)
James Serjeant	Tel: +44 (0) 20 7260 1000
	www.numis.com