CNKS.L Regulatory News (CNKS)

16 October 2019

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation EU 596/2014 ("MAR").

Cenkos Securities plc

("Cenkos" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

The Board of Cenkos is pleased to announce the appointment of Julian Morse, as an Executive Director of the Company. This appointment is subject to Financial Conduct Authority approval and will take effect on the receipt of regulatory consent.

Julian is Head of the Cenkos Growth Companies Team and has led that team since 2016. He is one of the founding members of the team having joined Cenkos in 2006. He has over 25 years' experience in the City where he has advised and raised equity on IPO's and secondary fund raisings for a wide range of companies across a broad range of sectors. Previously, Julian was a Director at Beeson Gregory and Evolution Securities.

Commenting on the appointment, Jeff Hewitt Acting Chairman of the Company, said:

"I am delighted that Julian has agreed to join the Board. With Julian's experience and proven success in managing the Growth Companies team he will provide a valuable addition to the Board and will assist in driving the whole business forward."

Additional Information

In accordance with the AIM Rules, the following information is required to be disclosed in relation to Julian Morse is set out below. Other than this information, there is no further information required to be disclosed under paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules.

Full Name and age:

Julian Jonathan Morse aged 48

Current Directorships/Partnerships:

None

Previous Directorships/Partnerships:

Dovemoat LLP - LLP member resigned 17 November 2015

Current interest in the Company's share capital:

403,239 Ordinary shares of 1 pence held under his Self-Invested Personal Pension

384,501 Ordinary shares of 1 pence held in accordance with the terms and conditions of Company's Deferred Bonus Scheme

18,842 Ordinary shares of 1 pence shares held in the Company's Share Incentive Plan of which X are subject to forfeiture

Options over 185,220 Ordinary shares held under the Compensatory Award Plan Options. These options are at 169.0 pence. These options expire on 22 October 2019.

Options over 21,094 Ordinary shares held under the Company's Save As You Earn Plan. These options are at 85.3 pence. These options expire on 30 November 2021.

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