Mothercare Plc : Directorate change

MOTHERCARE PLC
Update on CFO

Mothercare plc today announces that Matt Smith, whose appointment as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director was announced in November 2012, will be joining the Company on Monday 25 March 2013.

Matt joins from Argos, part of Home Retail Group plc, where he was most latterly Finance Director. In his ten years at Home Retail Group, Matt has held senior financial roles while also being responsible for supply chain, distribution and IT. Prior to Home Retail Group, Matt worked at KPMG in London and Sydney rising to Director in its Corporate Finance Department.

Dominic Lavelle, who has served as Interim CFO since July 2012, will be leaving the business in due course.

Simon Calver, Chief Executive of Mothercare plc, commented:
"I am delighted to be welcoming Matt to the business. His appointment adds significantly to the commercial and financial expertise of the Company and is vital for the delivery of the Transformation and Growth plan. I look forward to working with him. I would also like to thank Dominic Lavelle for his input over the last few months and wish him all the best in his future career."

Enquiries to:
Mothercare plc
Ramona Tipnis, Director of Investor Relations                        01923 206455

Tulchan Communications
Katharine Wynne                                                        020 7353 4200

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