Trading Update and Board Change

RNS Number : 1868E

DX (Group) PLC

14 July 2016

 

14 July 2016

AIM: DX.

This announcement contains inside information.

DX (Group) plc

("DX" or "the Company" or "the Group")

Trading Update and Board Change

DX, a leading independent parcels, mail and logistics operator, provides a trading update for the year ended 30 June 2016, including its proposed new central hub and contract with Her Majesty's Passport Office ("HMPO").  In addition, it reports a change to its Board of Directors. 

The Company is pleased to confirm that trading for the year ended 30 June 2016 is in line with management expectations, following a satisfactory second half. In terms of progress with its proposed new central hub in the West Midlands, the Board is proceeding with an appeal of the decision made by the local planning authority announced on 18 May, as well as considering suitable alternative sites. Regarding its contract with HMPO, the Company is pleased to confirm that the tender process is now underway with the outcome expected by October. 

The Company also announces that Ian Pain, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to step down from his role and the Board to pursue new opportunities. The process to identify his replacement is underway and Ian will remain with the Group in order to ensure an orderly handover with his successor. The Group will make a further announcement regarding an appointment in due course.

DX's full year results are scheduled to be announced in mid-September 2016.

Enquiries:

DX (Group) plc
Bob Holt, Chairman		M: 07778 798816
Petar Cvetkovic, Chief Executive		T: 01753 631 624
Ian Pain, Chief Financial Officer
Zeus Capital (Nominated Advisor and Joint Broker)		T: 020 3829 5000
Nick How, Dominic King
Numis Securities (Joint Broker)		T: 020 7260 1314
Stuart Skinner, Toby Adcock
KTZ Communications		T: 020 3178 6378
Katie Tzouliadis, Viktoria Langley, Emma Pearson

 

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