EGM/Placing & Board Changes

Accuma Group PLC 21 August 2006 Press Release 21 August 2006 Accuma Group Plc ('Accuma' or 'the Company') Result of EGM, Placing and Directorate Changes Result of EGM and Placing At today's EGM to approve the acquisitions of Byrom & Keeley Financial Services Limited and Loan Line (Holdings) Limited and the associated placing to raise £18 million, the necessary resolution was passed by shareholders. Admission of the new ordinary shares issued pursuant to the placing is expected to take place with effect from tomorrow, 22 August 2006, and completion of the acquisitions shortly thereafter. Board Appointment The Board of Accuma is pleased to announce the appointment of Lesley Ann Gregory (aged 46) as a Non Executive Director with immediate effect. Lesley will sit on the Remuneration Committee. Lesley is a senior corporate finance partner with Memery Crystal LLP and has extensive experience of floating companies on AIM and the Official List, and of acquisitions. Memery Crystal has advised Accuma since flotation. The following information is disclosed pursuant to Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules: Current Directorships: Emcee Nominees Limited Current Partnerships: Memery Crystal LLP Previous partnerships: Memery Crystal There is no other information to disclose in accordance with Schedule 2 (g). Board Restructuring In view of the increased size of the Group and reach of the Group's activities, the Board of Accuma has been restructured. Robert Benjamin and Nicola Francis have resigned as directors of Accuma Group Plc with immediate effect but will remain on the board of Accuma Insolvency Practitioners Limited. In addition they will join an Operational Board which will comprise the executive directors of the Group board and representative directors of the operating subsidiaries. The Group Board now comprises: Charles Taylor - Non Executive Chairman Charles Howson - Chief Executive Samantha Poole - Finance Director Lesley Gregory - Non Executive Director Commenting on today's announcement Charles Howson, Chief Executive of Accuma Group Plc said: 'These acquisitions transform Accuma into a full platform consumer financial solutions provider. In addition to being immediately earnings enhancing they will significantly decrease the Group's client acquisition costs due to cross-selling activities and referrals between operating subsidiaries. We are entering an exciting period in the growth of the Group and I am therefore delighted that Lesley Gregory has agreed to join the Board of Accuma. As a partner with Memery Crystal Lesley has provided excellent advice to us since our flotation on AIM and her appointment significantly strengthens the Board.' - ends - For further information: Accuma Group plc Charles Howson, Chief Executive Tel: +44 (0) 161 751 6787 charles.howson@accumagroup.com www.accumagroup.com Daniel Stewart & Co. Corporate Finance - Lindsay Mair Tel: +44 (0) 20 7776 6550 Corporate Broking - Tom Jenkins lindsay.mair@danielstewart.co.uk www.danielstewart.co.uk Media enquiries: Abchurch Sarah Hollins/ Louise Thornhill Tel: +44 (0) 113 203 1340 sarah.hollins@abchurch-group.com www.abchurch-group.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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