27 July 2016
Cenkos Securities plc
("Cenkos" or the "Company")
FCA investigation
The Company notes the recent press speculation that it is subject to an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") into its work advising Quindell plc (now known as Watchstone Group plc) on its planned move to the main market of the LSE in 2014. The Company can confirm that there is an FCA investigation in progress but no further details can be provided until the FCA have concluded their investigation.
Enquiries:
Jim Durkin +44 20 7397 8900
Chief Executive Officer
Cenkos Securities plc
Dr Azhic Basirov / David Jones / Ben Jeynes +44 20 7131 4000
Nominated Adviser
Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Limited
David Rydell / Duncan Mayall / James Newman +44 20 7861 3800
Bell Pottinger