ADT.L Regulatory News (ADT)

18 Jul 2006 07:00

AdEPT Telecom plc18 July 2006 Edward Williams joins AdEPT Telecom AdEPT Telecom plc ("AdEPT" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce theappointment of Edward Williams as a Non-Executive Director with immediateeffect. Edward John Williams, aged 49, brings to AdEPT almost 30 years of experience inthe financial sector. Edward is a leading financial figure having recentlyretired from Schroders as an Executive Director, where he was responsible forsubstantial pension funds. He has also managed funds for St James's Place. Edward began his leading city career at Prudential as an equity analyst in 1978and, in 1981, became an equity fund manager and specialised in the management ofinstitutional funds and unit trusts. Roger Wilson, Chairman of AdEPT said: "We are delighted to welcome Ted to ourBoard. He is a substantial City figure who brings enormous experience with him,and further strengthens our Board of Directors. He will undoubtedly play a keyrole in AdEPT's development as we seek to continue to grow the business at arapid pace." Commenting on his appointment, Edward Williams said: "I am very pleased to bejoining the team. AdEPT is an ambitious company with a proven track record asshown by the successful delivery of their acquisitive and integration strategyto date. I look forward to contributing to the further success of AdEPT" There is no further information required to be disclosed under schedule 2 (g) ofthe AIM rules. +--------------------+------------------------------+------------------+|AdEPT Telecom |Roger Wilson |Tel: 01491 571120 || |Chairman | |+--------------------+------------------------------+------------------+|Cardew Group |Tim Robertson |Tel: 020 7930 0777|| |M: 07900 927650 | || |Shan Shan Willenbrock | |+--------------------+------------------------------+------------------+ Enquiries Notes for Editors: AdEPT Telecom is a leading non-network, UK telecom company that providesfixed-line calls and line rental to business and residential customers in theUK. AdEPT Telecom is focused on growing the business by way of acquisition andhas a proven M&A track record and an effective integration process. Sinceinception, it has completed and integrated 13 acquisitions, including theacquisition of 10,000 business customers of Fizz Telecom Limited, which itacquired on 1 June 2006. AdEPT Telecom is listed on the Alternative InvestmentMarket ("AIM") under the ticker symbol ADT.L. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange