7 Jan 2016 07:00
7 January 2016
Porta Communications Plc
("Porta" or "the Company")
CHANGE OF AUDITORS
Porta Communications Plc, the AIM quoted international marketing and communications business, announces that it has appointed Grant Thornton UK LLP as statutory auditors to the Company, replacing Nexia Smith & Williamson. The appointment is effective immediately and will apply in respect of the Company's Final Results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2015.
In accordance with Section 519 of the Companies Act 2006, Nexia Smith & Williamson has deposited with the Company a statement confirming there are no circumstances in connection with its resignation as auditor that should be drawn to the attention of the Company's shareholders.
- ends -
Enquiries:
Porta Communications Plc
www.portacomms.com
David Wright, Chief Executive
Gene Golembiewski, Finance Director
+44 (0) 20 7680 6500
Sanlam Securities UK Limited
Simon Clements / Virginia Bull
+44 (0) 20 7628 2200
Redleaf Communications - Media Enquiries
Charlie Geller / Emma Kane
+44 (0) 20 7382 4769
Notes to Editors:
Porta has two divisions:
· Communications - financial, corporate and consumer public relations, public affairs and research
· Marketing & Advertising - multi-capability marketing, brand and creative communications
The Group currently has offices in Aberdeen, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Brisbane, Bristol, Canberra, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, London, Manchester, Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney.
The brands and companies it owns are: Newgate Communications, PPS Group, Redleaf Communications, 13 Communications, Publicasity, 2112 Communications and Summit Marketing Services.
Porta Communications' corporate website is - www.portacomms.com.