F.b.d.hldgs Regulatory News (FBH)

FBD Holdings plc

5 May 2017

Appointment of Chairman

FBD Holdings plc ("FBD" or the "Group") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Liam Herlihy as Chairman with immediate effect. Mr. Herlihy joined the FBD Board in September 2015.

Mr. Herlihy was, until May of 2015, Group Chairman of Glanbia plc, a leading Irish based performance nutrition and ingredients group, having served in that role for 7 years during which he presided over a period of significant structural change and unprecedented growth for Glanbia.

Mr. Herlihy completed the Institute of Directors Development Programme and holds a certificate of merit in Corporate Governance from University College Dublin. He brings to the role a wealth of commercial experience and some deep insights into the farming and general agricultural industries in Ireland which, together, comprise the Group's core customer base.

Disclosures required under the Listing Rules

FBD confirms that:

1. There are no details requiring disclosure in respect of Mr. Herlihy under listing rule 6.6.7 (2) to (6) of the Irish Stock Exchange; and

2. There are no details requiring disclosure in respect of Mr. Herlihy under listing rule 9.6.13 (2) to (6) of the UK Listing Authority.