16th January 2015

ESSENDEN PLC ("Essenden" or the "Company") Directorate Change

Essenden announces that Richard Darwin, Finance Director, has informed the Board of his intention to leave the Company to join The Gym Group as CFO. Richard has a six month notice period and he will continue with his existing responsibilities until a successor has been found and to ensure an orderly transition. A search for his successor will begin shortly.

Enquiries: Essenden Plc 0208 879 3932 Cenkos Securities Plc 0207 397 8900

Nick Basing Nicholas Wells
Richard Darwin Max Hartley
Callum Davidson

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