ME Group Regulatory News (MEGP)

3 June 2025

ME GROUP INTERNATIONAL PLC

("ME Group", the "Company" or the "Group")

Board Appointments

ME Group International plc, the instant-service equipment group, announces changes to its Board of Directors ("the Board").

The Company is pleased to report two new Board appointments, both of which are effective immediately.

Appointment of Executive Director

Vladimir Crasneanscki has joined the Board in the role of Executive Director. Mr Crasneanscki joined the Company in April 2022 as Head of Customer Development and was subsequently appointed Head of Commercial Operations. He was later appointed Managing Director, UK and Head of Investor Relations in January 2024. In his role as Executive Director, he will continue to be responsible for managing the business in the UK as well as investor relations. Before joining ME Group, he worked at Deecon Consulting. Mr Crasneanscki has an MSc in Finance and Management from University College London. He is the son of the Chief Executive Officer & Deputy Chairman.

Appointment of Non-executive Director

Gregory Barker, Lord Barker of Battle, joins the Board as an independent Non-executive Director.

Lord Barker was educated at the University of London and London Business School and began his career as an equity analyst. He is currently Chairman of the EV Network, a leading UK developer and operator of ultra-fast EV charging hubs. He also serves on the boards of GlassView, the New York based neuro-media and marketing business, the Clean Growth Leadership Network and chairs the advisory board of PowerHive, the East African clean energy and e-mobility business. 

Lord Barker was a member of the House of Commons for 15 years and served in the Cameron Government as both Energy & Climate Change Minister and Minister for Business Engagement with India. Other former roles include chair of the London Sustainable Development Commission, Executive Chairman of En+ Group, the global aluminium and hydro-power business, Chairman of Quercus, the European renewable energy asset manager and an Operating Advisor for Pegasus Capital Advisors in New York.

Sir John Lewis OBE, Non-executive Chairman, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Vlad and Greg to the Board. These new appointments further broaden and enhance the skillset and experience of the Board as the Company continues to deliver on its growth strategy."

Lord Barker was Chairman of the board of En+ Group, from November 2017 until he resigned in March 2022. En+ Group was listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Aside from this, no further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R in respect of the appointments noted above.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

ME Group International plc (LSE: MEGP) is an international market leader in automated self-service equipment aimed at the consumer market.

The Group operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment across 18 countries in its key regions of Continental Europe, the UK & Republic of Ireland and Asia Pacific. The Group's services include:

Core activities:

Ancillary activities:

The Group has a proven track record of innovation and diversification of its products and services enabling it to respond to the evolving needs of its customers and consumers.

The Group benefits from well-established partnerships and long-term contracts with major site owners in attractive, high-footfall locations, enabling it to offer multiple products and services onsite. Partners include supermarkets, petrol forecourts, shopping malls (indoors and outdoors), transport hubs, and administration buildings (City Halls, Police etc.).

The Company's shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962.

For further information: www.me-group.com