Sound Energy plc announced the following the signature by the Company of the binding SPA between Sound and Managem Simon Ashby-Rudd, a non-executive director of the Company, has informed the Board that he does not intend to put himself forward for re-election as a director of the Company at the Company's AGM to be held on 28 June 2024 ("AGM"). As a result, and with the transaction announced 14 June 2024 providing the financial and operational security for the next stage of Sound Energy's development, Simon Ashby-Rudd will step down as a director of the Company at the Company's AGM to pursue other interests.