Assura Regulatory News (AGR)

20 May 2019

Assura plc

Directorate Changes

Assura plc ("Assura" or the "Company"), the leading investor and developer of primary care properties, announces that David Richardson intends to retire as Non-Executive Director of the Company at the conclusion of the AGM on 2 July 2019. David was appointed in 2012 and served as Chair of the Audit Committee and Senior Independent Director. 

David indicated to the Board last year that he was considering retiring after seven years in the role. Accordingly, the Board initiated a search for a new non-executive director, who could provide possible succession for David and Jonathan Davies joined the board in June last year as a Non-Executive Director. The Board now intends to appoint Jonathan as Chairman of the Audit Committee and Senior Independent Director at the AGM. 

Ed Smith, Non-Executive Chairman, commented; "I would like to thank David on behalf of our shareholders and the Board for his fantastic contribution to Assura over 7 years. His experience and wisdom have been invaluable in ensuring strong growth in our business and sound Governance and we wish him well in his retirement from our Board." 

David Richardson commented; " It has been a pleasure to serve on the Board of Assura. The journey from a small company to a FTSE 250 one has been exciting and I am retiring happy in the knowledge that the Company has a strong Board and management team and that its finances and strategy are sound."

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Notes to Editors

Assura plc, a constituent of the FTSE 250 and the EPRA* indices, is a UK REIT and long-term investor in and developer of primary care property. The company, headquartered in Warrington, works with GPs, health professionals and the NHS to create outstanding spaces for health services in our communities. At 30 September 2018, Assura's property portfolio was valued at £1,843 million.

Further information is available at www.assuraplc.com

*EPRA is a registered trademark of the European Public Real Estate Association.