Polar Capital Global Financials Trust Plc
Legal Entity Identifier: 549300G5SWN8EP2P4U41
22 December 2021
Results of Audit Tender Process
The Company announces that following a competitive tender process under the supervision of the Audit Committee, the Board has decided to retain the services of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the external auditor to the Company.
The tender process has been carried out in compliance with the Competition and Markets Authority regulations, applicable EU requirements and Financial Reporting Council guidance.
Following the Audit Committee's recommendation, the Board will propose the re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as external auditors for the year ending 30 November 2022 at the Company's Annual General Meeting to be held in April 2022. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been auditor of the Company since launch in 2013.
The Board would like to thank the audit firms that participated in the audit tender process.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has confirmed its continued independence and willingness to be re-appointed as external auditor to the Company.
For further information, please contact:
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc
Joanne Elliott Chair of the Audit Committee
Tracey Lago, FCG Polar Capital Secretarial Services Ltd Company Secretary
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