GAME Digital PLC Directorate Appointment (7851X)
29 November 2017 - 6:01PM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 7851X
GAME Digital PLC
29 November 2017
GAME DIGITAL PLC
Board Appointment
29 November 2017
GAME Digital plc (the "Company") today announces that, in
accordance with the terms of the relationship agreement entered
into on 6 June 2014 between the Company, Duodi Investments S.à r.l.
("Duodi") and Baker Partners LP (the "Relationship Agreement"),
James Shinehouse is appointed as Duodi's representative director,
in accordance with the terms of the Relationship Agreement, with
effect from 28 November 2017. Duodi is the Company's major
shareholder and is in turn an investment vehicle ultimately
wholly-owned by Elliott International, L.P. and Elliott Associates,
L.P. (the latter via a participation interest with Elliott
International, L.P.).
James Shinehouse will become a non-independent non-executive
director of the Company and he will be subject to election at the
Company's next annual general meeting and to re-election at each
following annual general meeting of the Company. James is a Partner
at Atlantic Financial Advisory Partners, a financial advisory firm
with wide experience in specialist financial and operational
matters, and has more than 25 years' experience across a variety of
sectors including, retail, distribution and technology.
John Jackson, Chairman of GAME Digital, said: "Since Franck Tuil
stood down from the board last year, James has attended all board
meetings as an observer and has made a valuable contribution. James
is an experienced finance professional with good knowledge of our
business and we welcome him to the board."
James Shinehouse has, in the past five years, previously been a
director of AI Airports International Limited and of PI Power
International Limited, each of which were listed on the Vienna
Stock Exchange.
There are no other disclosures required under LR 9.6.13 in
respect of this appointment.
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Enquiries:
GAME Digital plc +44 (0) 1256 784 000
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Jos Bieneman +44 (0) 207 282 2851
Michael Russell
About GAME Digital plc
Listed on the London Stock Exchange in June 2014, GAME Digital
plc is dedicated to delivering an authoritative range of specialist
gaming products and services to the gaming communities of the UK
and Spain, providing more ways for gamers to enjoy more games and
unique gaming experiences, more often. GAME's UK and Spanish retail
businesses are the market leaders in those geographical areas,
operating a total of over 570 stores across the two territories, a
fully integrated omni-channel offer. Through its Esports &
Events activities the Group is delivering unparalleled consumer
gaming experiences directly, and on behalf of third parties,
including its flagship event, Insomnia, the UK's largest gaming
festival.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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