Literacy Capital PLC

09 October 2024

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9 October 2024

Literacy Capital plc

Appointment of a Finance Director by its investment manager

Literacy Capital plc ("Literacy" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Aasha Tailor as Finance Director of its investment manager, Book Asset Management LLP. Aasha is ACA qualified and brings over 13 years' experience in financial advisory, supporting private and public companies operationally and through transactions.

Aasha joins from Swan Partners, where her experience in helping growing businesses will support the continued development of Literacy's portfolio companies, enabling them to achieve their strategic objectives. In this newly created role, she will also oversee all financial and reporting matters for the Company.

Commenting on the appointment, CEO of Literacy's investment manager, Richard Pindar, said:

"We are really pleased to have Aasha joining the team. She brings a wealth of highly relevant experience from her previous roles, which will add significant value to both Literacy and its portfolio companies. This is another example of Literacy's investment manager taking action to bolster the finance team and capabilities that the team has, to improve support for portfolio companies and create incremental value for shareholders."

For further information, please contact:

Literacy Capital plc / Book Asset Management LLP:

Richard Pindar / Aasha Tailor

+44 (0) 203 960 0280 / +44 (0) 203 960 0285

MHP Group:

Reg Hoare / Ollie Hoare / Matthew Taylor

book@mhpgroup.com

+44 (0) 7817 458 804 / +44 (0) 7827 662 831

Singer Capital Markets Securities Limited:

Alaina Wong

+44 (0) 20 7496 3000

A copy of this announcement will be available on the Company's website at www.literacycapital.com.

LEI: 2549006P3DFN5HLFGR54

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