Judges Scientific PLC Appointment of auditor (1200N)
27 May 2022 - 10:08PM
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RNS Number : 1200N
Judges Scientific PLC
27 May 2022
27 May 2022
Judges Scientific plc
("Judges Scientific")
Appointment of auditor
Judges Scientific plc, a group involved in the buy and build of
scientific instrument businesses, announces the appointment of BDO
UK LLP as the Company's external auditor, further to a resolution
passed at the Company's AGM on 24(th) May 2022. The appointment is
effective immediately. As disclosed in the 2021 annual report, this
follows an extensive tender process performed in 2021 to ensure the
Company is aligned with best practice corporate governance
guidelines for auditor rotation.
Grant Thornton UK LLP, the incumbent auditor, has confirmed to
the Company that there are no circumstances connected with its
resignation as auditor that should be brought to the attention of
the members or creditors of the Company.
Ralph Elman, Chair of Judges Scientific plc's Audit committee,
said: "We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for their many
years of service as Judges Scientific plc's auditor. We look
forward to working with BDO UK LLP in the future."
For further information please contact:
Judges Scientific
David Cicurel, CEO Tel: +44 (0) 20 3829
Brad Ormsby, Group FD 6970
Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser
& Broker)
Stephane Auton Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090
Iain Sexton
Liberum (Joint Broker) Tel : +44 (0) 20 3100 2222
Edward Mansfield
William Hall
Media enquiries:
Alma PR (Financial Public
Relations)
Sam Modlin Tel: +44 (0) 20 3405 0205
Rebecca Sanders-Hewett judges@almapr.co.uk
Justine James
Joe Pederzolli
Notes to editors:
Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on
acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument
sector. The Group now consists of 20 businesses acquired since
2005.
The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold
worldwide to a diverse range of markets including: higher education
institutions, scientific research facilities, manufacturers and
regulatory authorities. The UK is a recognised centre of excellence
for scientific instruments. The Group has received five Queen's
Awards for innovation and export.
The Group's companies predominantly operate in global niche
markets, with long term growth fundamentals and resilient
margins.
Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring
businesses that generate sustainable profits and cash. Shareholder
returns are created through the reduction of debt, organic growth
and dividends.
For further information, please visit www.judges.uk.com
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