Last checked at 16 Apr 2013 16:23
16th April 2013
Falkland Islands Holdings plc
("FIH" or "the Company")
Directorate Change
Falkland Islands Holdings plc, the AIM quoted international group which owns essential services businesses focused on retail, transport and logistics announces that Mr. Edmund Rowland has been appointed as a non-executive Director of the Company with immediate effect, representing Blackfish Capital Management, a 20.1% shareholder in FIH.
Mr. Rowland currently serves as a Director of Blackfish Capital Management, a specialist asset manager based in London, having previously gained experience in London and Hong Kong, as an analyst and investment manager with BNP Paribas and Blackfish. He has broad experience of principal investing in both equity and credit capital markets, with a focus on special situations.
Mr. David Hudd, Executive Chairman of FIH, commented:
"I am very pleased to welcome Edmund to the Board of FIH. Blackfish is a substantial and supportive shareholder and we welcome their additional input to the Board in this exciting time for the Company."
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Details of Mr. Rowland's current directorships and former directorships within the last 5 years are set out below:
Mr. Edmund Lloyd Rowland (aged 27)
Current:
Blackfish Capital Management Limited
Former
Blackfish Capital (H.K) Limited
There are no other matters which are required to be announced pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules.
Enquiries:
Falkland Islands Holdings plc | Tel: 07771 893 267 Tel: 01279 461 630 |
David Hudd, Chairman John Foster, Managing Director | |
WH Ireland Ltd. - NOMAD and Broker to FIH | |
Adrian Hadden / Nick Field | Tel: 0207 220 1666 |
FTI Consulting | Tel: 020 7831 3113 |
Edward Westropp / Georgina Goodhew |