KCOM Regulatory News (KCOM)

22 May 2012

KCOM Group PLC Board update

Bill Halbert to continue as Executive Chairman

KCOM Group PLC (KCOM.L) today announces that, following consultation with its largest shareholders, Bill Halbert will remain as Executive Chairman. This extension delivers continuity in leadership through the next phase of the strategic development of KCOM Group PLC.

Mr Halbert, along with the other KCOM Group Board Directors, will stand for re-election at the AGM in July.

ENDS

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Enquiries:

Bill Halbert, Executive Chairman / Paul Simpson, CFOKCOM Group PLC020 7422 8707

Cathy Phillips, Investor RelationsKCOM Group PLC07778 335735

Jon Coles/Aideen LeeBrunswick020 7404 5959