NMC.L Regulatory News (NMC)

London, 27 June 2013: NMC Health Plc ("NMC" or the "Company") (LSE:NMC), the leading independent healthcare provider operating across the United Arab Emirates, is pleased to announce the following changes to the Board of NMC, which are effective immediately.

Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director

NMC announces the appointment of Mr Jonathan Bomford as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.

Mr Bomford is a qualified Chartered Accountant who has spent 24 years with Ernst & Young in a number roles in the Middle East and East Africa including Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Dubai and Jeddah. For the last 15 years with Ernst & Young, Jonathan was a partner with a number of international clients across a range of sectors including healthcare, oil, banking and construction.

In 2000, Jonathan retired from Ernst & Young and since then has undertaken a number of roles including a Board Member of an Agricultural Trust funding agricultural projects and an Official Mentor providing Business Advice and Services to clients of the Prince's Trust. 

Given his strong financial expertise, Jonathan will be appointed as Chairman of the Audit Committee and will be a member of the Company's Remuneration and Nominations Committees.

There is no additional information in respect of Mr Bomford which is required to be notified for the purpose of Listing Rule 9.6.13.

Appointment of Alternate Director

NMC announces the appointment of Mr Keyur Nagori as an Alternate Director to His Excellency Saeed Bin Butti.

The Board has approved the request of H.E. Saeed Bin Butti to appoint an Alternate in view of his other commitments which render it difficult for His Excellency to attend certain Board Meetings. His Excellency, who is a Non-Executive Director, remains fully involved in decision making by the Board and keeps up to date on matters relating to the Company. As an Alternate, Mr Nagori will not have a separate vote to His Excellency.

Mr Nagori is a Chartered Accountant of India and is currently Chief Financial Officer of KBBO Group.

There is no additional information in respect of Mr Nagori which is required to be notified for the purpose of Listing Rule 9.6.13.

Contacts

Investors:

Simon Watkins, Company Secretary +44 7869 294337

Media:

Brunswick London

Justine McIlroy/Azadeh Varzi

+44 20 7404 5959

Brunswick Gulf

Steve Martin Wajih Halawa

+971 5 6696 9232 +971 5 0100 9207

About NMC

NMC Health plc group is the leading integrated healthcare provider with operations in the United Arab Emirates. NMC Healthcare commenced operations in 1975 and has grown over that period to become the only private sector healthcare provider with a broad UAE presence. The Healthcare Division currently operates or manages five hospitals, one day-care patient centre, one medical centre and eight pharmacies. The group also operates a significant Distribution business supplying product lines to UAE customers across the Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Food, Scientific and Medical and Educational and Veterinary sectors.

In April 2012 NMC Health plc was listed on the Premium Segment of the London Stock Exchange. At the time of its IPO, the group raised funds to enable it to pursue a further growth plan with a number of capital projects for new healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. NMC Health plc is a constituent of the FTSE250 Index.