29 Jan 2021 07:00
RNS | 29 January 2021 |
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Mercia Asset Management PLC
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("Mercia", the "Company" or the "Group")
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Change of Auditor
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Mercia Asset Management PLC (AIM: MERC), the proactive, regionally focused specialist asset manager with c.Β£872million of assets under management, announces that its Board has approved the appointment of BDO LLP ("BDO") as the Company's auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2021.
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This appointment follows a competitive tender process led by the Company's Audit and Risk Committee. The re-appointment of BDO for the financial year ending 31 March 2022 will be subject to approval by shareholders at the Company's next Annual General Meeting in September 2021.
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BDO replaces Deloitte LLP ("Deloitte") who have formally resigned as auditor of the Group. In accordance with Section 519 of the Companies Act 2016, Deloitte has deposited with the Company a statement confirming that there are no matters connected with it ceasing to hold office that need to be brought to the attention of members or creditors of the Company.
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For further information, please contact:
Mercia Asset Management PLC MarkΒ Payton, Chief Executive Officer Martin Glanfield, Chief Financial Officer www.mercia.co.uk Β | +44 (0)330 223 1430 Β |
Canaccord Genuity Limited (NOMAD and Joint Broker) | +44 (0)20 7523 8000 |
Simon Bridges, Emma Gabriel, Richard Andrews | Β |
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N+1 Singer (Joint Broker) | +44 (0)20 7496 3000 |
Harry Gooden, James Moat | Β |
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FTI Consulting | +44 (0)20 3727 1051 |
Tom Blackwell, Louisa Feltes, Shiv Talwar | Β |
mercia@fticonsulting.com | Β |
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About Mercia Asset Management PLC
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Mercia is a proactive, specialist asset manager focused on supporting regional SMEs to achieve their growth aspirations. Mercia provides capital across its four asset classes of balance sheet, venture, private equity and debt capital: the Group's 'Complete Connected Capital'. The Group initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management, then over time Mercia can provide further funding to the most promising companies, by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its own balance sheet.
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The Group has a strong UK footprint through its regional offices, 19 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow. Mercia currently has c.Β£872million of assets under management and, since its IPO in December 2014, has invested c.Β£106million into its direct investment portfolio.
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Mercia Asset Management PLC is quoted on AIM with the EPIC "MERC".
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