EI Group Regulatory News (EIG)

5 July 2018

Board Change

Ei Group plc (the "Company") announces that, as the 2017 Annual Report and Accounts noted was his intention, David Maloney, having served over nine years on the Board, has today retired. Therefore, Mr. Maloney has ceased to be a Director of the Company with immediate effect.

Robert Walker, Chairman, said:

"We would like to thank David for his wisdom and experience as a Non-Executive Director and his excellent Chairmanship of the Audit Committee and as the Senior Independent Director until July 2017. David has been an outstanding Non-Executive Director for Ei Group plc and we wish him all the best for the future."

Enquiries:

Tulchan Communications, Jonathan Sibun 0207 353 4200

Simon Townsend, Chief Executive Officer 0121 272 5369

Neil Smith, Chief Financial Officer 0121 272 5369