Last checked at 30 Mar 2023 07:00
Dialight plc (the "Company" or "Dialight")
Director change
Dialight plc (LSE: DIA.L), the global leader in sustainable LED lighting for industrial applications, announces that David Blood will be stepping down as non-independent Non-Executive Director ('NED') of the Company on 30th March 2023, after nearly 8 years' service on the Dialight Board. Accordingly, David will not be standing for re-election at the Company's upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for 16th May 2023. David joined Dialight in July 2015, and subsequently was appointed as Chair on 5th August 2019. David resigned as Chair on 10th September 2021 but remained on the Board in the role of non-independent NED. His decision ensures we will maintain a balance of independent directors, following the announcement that Neil Johnson will become Chair on 17th May 2023.
David Thomas, Interim Chair said:
"On behalf of the Board and everyone at Dialight, I would like to thank David for the significant contribution that he has made to the business both in his capacity as Non-Executive Director and during his tenure as Chair. We extend our best wishes to David for the future."
Other Disclosures
In accordance with s.430 (2B) of the Companies Act 2006, it is confirmed no payments will be made to David Blood in connection with his stepping down from the Board, other than his usual non-executive fees paid pro-rata through to his end date.
There are no further disclosures required for the purposes of Listing Rule 9.6.11.
Contacts:
Dialight plc
Tel: +44 (0)203 058 3542
Fariyal Khanbabi - Group Chief Executive
Richard Allan - General Counsel & Company Secretary
About Dialight:
Dialight (LSE: DIA.L) is a global leader in sustainable LED lighting for industrial applications. Dialight's LED products are providing the next generation of lighting solutions that deliver reduced energy consumption and create a safer working environment. Our products are specically designed to provide superior operational performance, reliability and durability, reduced energy consumption and ongoing maintenance and to achieve a rapid return on investment. The company is headquartered in the UK with operations in Australia, Dubai, the EU, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, UK, and the USA. The Group's website is www.dialight.com.
Notes:
1. This announcement includes inside information as defined in Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation No. 596/2014 and is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of those Regulations. On the publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service, this information is considered to be in the public domain.
2. The person responsible for making this announcement is Richard Allan, General Counsel & Company Secretary of Dialight plc
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