Press Speculation Regarding Chairman Appointment

RNS Number : 8884I

Man Group plc

14 December 2015

 



Press Speculation Regarding Chairman Appointment

London, 14 December 2015 - Man Group notes the recent press speculation regarding the potential appointment of Lord Livingston of Parkhead as its new Chairman on the planned retirement of Mr Jon Aisbitt at the 2016 AGM.  Man Group confirms that the potential appointment of Lord Livingston is currently subject to FCA review and that an announcement will be made when the process is complete.

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