Last checked at 26 May 2016 07:00
26th May 2016
J D WETHERSPOON PLC
Director update
J D Wetherspoon PLC ('J D Wetherspoon' or 'the Company'), notes today's announcement from Hill & Smith Holdings PLC that Mark Reckitt, a non-executive director of J D Wetherspoon, has been appointed a non-executive director of Hill & Smith Holdings PLC.
Mark Reckitt has informed the Board of J D Wetherspoon of his intention to resign as a director of J D Wetherspoon with effect from the 26th May 2016.
The chairman of J D Wetherspoon, Tim Martin, said:
"I would like to thank Mark for his contribution to J D Wetherspoon over the years he has been a director. On behalf of the Board, I wish him well for the future."
Enquiries:
Eddie Gershon Company spokesman 07956 392234
Notes to editors
1. J D Wetherspoon owns and operates pubs throughout the UK. The Company aims to provide customers with good-quality food and drink, served by well-trained and friendly staff, at reasonable prices. The pubs are individually designed, and the Company aims to maintain them in excellent condition.
2. Visit our website: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk
3. This announcement has been prepared solely to provide additional information to the shareholders of J D Wetherspoon, to meet the requirements of the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. It should not be relied on by any other party, for any other purposes. Forward-looking statements have been made by the directors in good faith, using information available up until the date on which they approved this statement. Forward-looking statements should be regarded with caution, because of the inherent uncertainties in economic trends and business risks.