DFX.L Regulatory News (DFX)

15 June 2016

Defenx PLC("Defenx" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

Defenx PLC (AIM: DFX), the mobile security software solutions company, announces that by mutual agreement, Guido Branca, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, is leaving the Board with immediate effect to pursue other interests. He will be remaining with the Company until the end of August to aid in the recruitment process and conduct a thorough hand over.

The Board believes that in order to take advantage of the significant growth opportunities available to the Company since its AIM admission, it now needs to add software channel sales experience to the executive team and expects to announce an appointment in due course. Guido's corporate and operational responsibilities will be undertaken by Philipp Prince, CFO of the Company.

Andrea Stecconi, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"The Board would like to sincerely thank Guido for his significant contributions to Defenx's development since 2014, most notably establishing the parent company in the UK, the subsequent private placing and more recently the successful AIM IPO in December 2015. The Board and Guido recognise that the Company now requires different skills to fully exploit its AIM admission and the many opportunities ahead. We wish Guido all the best in all his future endeavours."

Guido Branca commented: 

"I am extremely proud of what Defenx has achieved as a new entrant in its markets. Having supported Defenx in its technological and corporate development, the focus is rightly now on sales and revenue growth. I am assisting the Board in recruiting an executive with relevant channel sales expertise for the benefit of all shareholders. I will remain with Defenx until the end of August 2016 to ensure a smooth transition. I will also remain a shareholder and wish the Company all the best for the future."

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About Defenx

Founded in 2009, Defenx is a fast-growing and profitable security software company that offers a range of products for the mobile, PC and network security markets. Defenx security software is priced competitively, fully featured and efficient (reduced use of memory, processing capacity and therefore power).

A flexible marketing strategy, focused on white-label and profit-share arrangements with distributors, telecoms companies and hardware manufacturers, enables Defenx to compete with established industry incumbents. Since inception, Defenx has sold over 3.1 million security software licenses, primarily in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Defenx's global distribution partners currently include 3Italia, the fourth largest Italian mobile network operator, and Seagate Technology, a world-leader in disk drive manufacturing, amongst others including telecoms operators, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers. Defenx was admitted to trading on AIM on 3 December 2015, raising £2.1 million to accelerate its growth through new channel partners and product development.

Website: www.defenx.com