("Thorntons" or "the Company")

Directorate Change

The Board of Thorntons announces that it has been advised by Keith Edelman of his intention to step down as independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 3 October 2014.

Paul Wilkinson, Thorntons' Chairman, said: "I would like to thank Keith on behalf of the whole Board for  his contribution over an important period in the transformation and rebalancing of our Company and in particular for his efforts in supporting the executive team in the rapid improvement in the performance of our Retail business. A search for his replacement will be initiated and in line with our rebalancing strategy we will be seeking to replace Keith with a director with FMCG experience."

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For further information please contact:

Anthony Cardew ​​​​​​​​​ / Nadja Vetter/ Georgina Hall                                                           020 7930 0777


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