Change of Accounting Reference Date and Auditor

RNS Number : 7188P

Mediclinic International PLC

22 February 2016

 

Mediclinic International plc
(Incorporated in England and Wales)
Company Number 8338604
LSE Share Code: MDC

JSE Share Code: MEI
NSX Share Code: MEP

ISIN: GB00B8HX8Z88

22 February 2016

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF ACCOUNTING REFERENCE DATE AND CHANGE IN AUDITOR

Change of Accounting Reference Date

The Board of Mediclinic International plc (previously Al Noor Hospitals Group plc) (the "Company") announces that it has changed its accounting reference date from 31 December to 31 March.

As a result of this change, the Company's reporting calendar will be as follows:

·      audited annual accounts for the 15 month period from 1 January 2015 to 31 March 2016 to be announced by no later than 31 July 2016.

The Company will not be publishing interim accounts for six months ended 31 December 2015.

Change of Auditor

Following shareholder approval at the general meeting of the Company on 15 December 2015 and completion of the recommended combination between the Company and Mediclinic International Limited, KPMG LLP has resigned as the Company's auditor. The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor of the Company for the 2015/2016 financial year with immediate effect. 

The Company extends its appreciation to KPMG LLP for its services as auditor and confirms that there are no matters in connection with KPMG LLP's resignation as auditor which need to be brought to the attention of shareholders.

For further information, please contact:

Company Secretary

Victoria Dalby               [phone]

Capita Company Secretarial Services Limited

 

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