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DE LA RUE PLC
CHANGE OF DIRECTORATE
8 June 2016
De La Rue plc (De La Rue or the "Company") today announces the appointment of Nick Bray as a Non-executive Director of the Company. The appointment will take effect immediately following the Company's AGM on 21 July 2016.
Nick has extensive international experience in the technology and information security industries and for the last five years has been Chief Financial Officer of security software firm Sophos Group plc. Before joining Sophos, Nick was Chief Financial Officer at Micro Focus International plc, Fibernet Group plc, and Gentia Software plc. Prior to that, he held various senior financial positions at Comshare Inc. and Lotus Software.
Nick will succeed Victoria Jarman as Chair of the Audit Committee when, as previously announced, Victoria steps down as a Non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at the Company's AGM on 21 July 2016.
Philip Rogerson, Chairman of De La Rue commented:
"Nick Bray brings highly relevant experience in the technology and information security industries which will enable him to make an excellent contribution to the Board at an exciting time for the business. I look forward to welcoming Nick to De La Rue.
"On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Victoria Jarman for her invaluable contribution during her time as a Non-executive Director. We extend our very best wishes to Victoria for the future."
There are no further disclosures required under Listing Rule 9.6.13 in respect of Nick Bray.
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About De La Rue
De La Rue is a leading commercial banknote printer, security paper maker and provider of security products and software solutions and, as a trusted partner of governments, central banks and commercial organisations around the world, is at the forefront of the battle against the counterfeiter.
As the world's largest commercial banknote printer, De La Rue provides customers with a fully integrated range of sophisticated products and services which are available either individually or as a whole. This includes a leading design capability, production of innovative security components, manufacture of security paper and polymer substrates and sophisticated printing of banknotes, all contributing to trust in the integrity of currencies.
De La Rue is the world's largest commercial passport manufacturer in an environment of increasing global concern over security at national boundaries and border control. De La Rue also produces a wide range of other security products, including tax stamps for governments who are seeking to combat illicit trade and collect excise duties. Other products include authentication labels, assuring purchasers of product validity, and government identity documents
The company also provides a range of specialist services and software solutions including government identity schemes, product authentication systems and cash management solutions.
De La Rue is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:DLAR). For further information visit www.delarue.com