Directorate Change

RNS Number : 9970U

Symphony International Holdings Ltd

28 November 2019

 

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28 November 2019

Symphony International Holdings Limited ("Symphony" or the "Company")

Change in Directorships

Symphony International Holdings Limited (LSE: SIHL) announces that, effective 27 November 2019, Mr. Pierangelo Battista Bottinelli retired from his position as Chairman and  an Independent Director of the Company.  He will, however, continue to support Symphony in a new appointment as Chairman Emeritus. At the same time, Mr. Georges Gagnebin, an Independent Director of the Company, was appointed to the position of Chairman of Symphony. The Company is pleased to also announce the appointment of Mr. Oliviero Roger Bottinelli as a new Independent Director on the same date.

Mr. Pierangelo Bottinelli has been an Independent Director of the Company since December 2005. During his tenure as Chairman, Mr Bottinelli has provided invaluable advice and direction, which has helped position Symphony for continued growth and value creation for years to come.

The newly appointed Chairman, Mr. Gagnebin, joined Symphony as an Independent Director in July 2007. Mr. Gagnebin has more than 50 years of experience in banking and private wealth management and is currently the Chairman of the Board of Pâris Bertrand (Europe) S.A., Luxembourg and Pâris Bertrand S.A., Geneva. Mr. Gagnebin is an extremely capable successor who will provide strong leadership to Symphony.

Mr. Oliviero Bottinelli will bring, as a new Independent Director, extensive experience in investments and the luxury sector. Mr. Bottinelli currently overseas Imagine Capital Limited, a private family office overseeing investments in Asia and Europe. He also serves on the  Board of Audemars Piguet. Prior roles include the Chief Executive Officer of Audemars Piguet Asia Pacific and an Executive at BP de Silva. Mr. Bottinelli graduated (magna cum laude) from the Business School of Lausanne with a degree in Business Administration.

Anil Thadani, Chairman of Symphony Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd. and a Director of Symphony, said: "Pierre has been a great mentor and confidant to me and the rest of the Symphony team. We are delighted that Pierre has agreed to continue his involvement with the Company as Chairmen Emeritus. We thank him for his guidance and contributions over the last 14 years. Together with the appointments of Georges as Chairman and Oliviero as an Independent Director, Symphony and its shareholders will continue to benefit from strong oversight, governance and strategic advice."

For further information:

Symphony Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.        [phone]

Anil Thadani

Rajgopal Rajkumar                                            

Dealing codes

The ISIN number of the Ordinary Shares is VGG548121059, the SEDOL code is B231M63 and the TIDM is SIHL.

The LEI number of the Company is 254900MQE84GV5DS6F03.

About Symphony

Symphony International Holdings Limited (LSE:SIHL) is a London listed strategic investment company that invests in consumer related businesses, primarily in the healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle (including branded real estate developments), logistics and education sectors predominantly in Asia. It offers a way for investors to gain exposure to rising disposable incomes and wealth in fast growing economies. Symphony's objective is to provide superior capital growth by investing in high quality companies and form long-term business partnerships with talented entrepreneurs and management teams. Symphony's investment team has a broad range of expertise - many of its professionals have been working in Asia for more than 30 years. For more information please visit our website at www.symphonyasia.com.

No representation or warranty is made by the Company as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this announcement and no liability will be accepted for any loss arising from its use.

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction. All investments are subject to risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decisions.

This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. The Company's securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. There will be no public offer of securities in the United States.

The Company and the Investment Manager are not associated or affiliated with any other fund managers whose names include "Symphony", including, without limitation, Symphony Financial Partners Co., Ltd.

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