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18 October 2023
Comptoir Group plc
("Comptoir", the "Company" or the "Group")
Board Change
Comptoir Group Plc (AIM: COM), the owner and/or operator of Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurants, today announces that Michael Toon has informed the Board of his intention to step down as Financial Director. He will remain in his role until 12th January 2024 to ensure an orderly handover.
The Company has commenced a search for Mr Toon's replacement and a further announcement will be made once a successor has been identified.
Nick Ayerst, CEO, said: "On behalf of the Company and Board, we extend our thanks to Michael for his contribution and commitment to the Group and wish him the very best with his future endeavours."
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Enquiries:
Comptoir Group plc via Camarco
Beatrice Lafon, Non-Executive Chair
Nick Ayerst, CEO
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Simon Hicks 0207 220 0500
Camarco (Media Contact)
Jennifer Renwick comptoir@camarco.co.uk
Letaba Rimell
About Comptoir Group
Comptoir Group PLC owns and operates 26 Lebanese restaurants, six of which are franchised, based predominately in the UK. The flagship brand of the group, Comptoir Libanais, is a collection of 20 restaurants located across London and nationwide, including cities such as Manchester, Bath, Birmingham, Oxford and Exeter.
The name Comptoir Libanais means Lebanese Counter and is a place where guests can eat casually and enjoy Middle Eastern food, served with warm and friendly hospitality, just like back home.
The Group also operates Shawa, serving traditional shawarmas through a counter service model in Westfield and Bluewater shopping centres, Yalla-Yalla with branches near Oxford Circus and in Soho, and entertainment venue Kenza, located in Devonshire Square, London.
The group has expanded internationally with its franchise partners HMSHOST, with restaurants in the Netherlands, Qatar and Dubai.