30 September 2019
LIVE COMPANY GROUP PLC
("LVCG", the "Company" or the "Group")
DIRECTORATE CHANGE
Live Company Group plc (AIM: LVCG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Freebairn to the LVCG Board as an independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 October 2019. Mr Freebairn has a significant amount of experience with AIM quoted companies in London and his appointment will complement the existing experience of the Board.
Mark Freebairn started his career with Martin Ward Anderson, as a graduate trainee, to become one of four directors of the company from June 1995 to January 2003.
Mark is currently a Partner and Head of the Financial Management Practice of Odgers Berndtson, an executive search company based in London. Odgers Berndtson's Financial Management Practice appoints Finance Directors and CFOs across all sectors in a range of businesses, both public and private, and is a leader in its market niche. Mark is also a member of the Board and CEO Practice at Odgers Berndtson, which is involved with searches for non-executive directors. Mark is a member of the ICAEW Corporate Governance Committee. Mark previously held non-executive director positions with GlobalData Plc from July 2009 to April 2017 and Progressive Digital Media EBT Limited from November 2009 to December 2013.
Mark Freebairn will sit on the Remuneration Committee, replacing Serenella Ciclitira.
Further information in relation to the appointments of Mr Freebairn pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule Two or the AIM Rules for Companies appears below.
David Ciclitira, Chairman of the Company said: "I'm delighted that Mark Freebairn has agreed to join the LVCG Board and he will bring invaluable London city experience to the Board. The Board and I would like to thank Serenella Ciclitira for her services on the Remuneration Committee".
Additional Information on Mr Freebairn
The following additional information is provided in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Mark Glen Freebairn (aged 45)
Current Directorships / Partnerships |
Past Directorships / Partnerships (last five years) |
None |
GlobalData Plc |
Mr Freebairn holds 455,252 ordinary shares in the Company, representing approximately 0.65 per cent. of the Company's issued share capital and 480,769 warrants valid until February 2021 and exercisable at 80 pence each.
There is no other information that is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Enquiries:
Live Company Group Plc Tel: 020 7225 2000
David Ciclitira, Chairman
Ruth Cunningham, Chief Operating Officer
Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser) Tel: 020 7409 3494
Stuart Faulkner / Richard Tulloch / James Dance
Shard Capital Partners LLP (Broker) Tel: 020 7186 9952
Damon Heath
LIVE COMPANY GROUP
Live Company Group plc ("LVCG", the "Company" or the "Group") is a live events and entertainment Company, founded by David Ciclitira in December 2017. The Company was admitted to trading on AIM in December 2017, following the reverse acquisition of Brick Live Group and Parallel Live Group by LVCG.
The Group is a network of partner-driven fan-based shows using BRICKLIVE created content worldwide. The Company owns the rights to BRICKLIVE - an interactive experience built around the creative ethos of the world's most popular construction toy bricks. BRICKLIVE, which is fast becoming a leading children's education and entertainment brand, actively encourages all to learn, build and play, and provides inspirational events and shows where like-minded fans can push the boundaries of their creativity. Bright Bricks is the Group's production centre for building brick based models. The Group is an independent producer of BRICKLIVE and is not associated with the LEGO Group.
Website: www.livecompanygroup.com.