Appointment of Non-Executive Directors

BOARD CHANGES

Hornby Plc, the international models and collectibles Group, today announces the appointment of Charlie Caminada and David Adams as Non-Executive Directors.

David will chair the Audit Committee and Charlie the Remuneration Committee. As part of the Board transition, the existing Non-Executive Directors Nigel Carrington and Mark Rolfe will stand down from the Board at the end of January 2014 following six years of service and Frank Martin, the Deputy Chairman will stand down from the Board with immediate effect.

David Adams has enjoyed a long career primarily in the retail sector. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at FTSE 250 retailer Halfords Group, Chairman of Musto and also Non-Executive Chairman of Conviviality Retail and Park Cameras. He was previously Chairman of Snap Equity, the company that led the restructuring of Jessops. Prior to that, he was Deputy Chairman and Group Finance Director of House of Fraser.

Charlie Caminada has a background in the global media and entertainment industry. He was previously Chief Operating Officer of HIT Entertainment, which is now part of Mattel. His most recent position was the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Ludorum, a media investment company that focused on managing the IP franchises for children's entertainment brands, including Chuggington. Charlie led the company's IPO on AIM in 2006.

Roger Canham, Executive Chairman said,

" I am very pleased to welcome David and Charlie to the Board. They both have a tremendous amount of highly relevant experience. I am in no doubt that they will make a strong contribution to the Group as we move forward.

 " It is testament to the strength of the Hornby brands that we have attracted such high calibre talent. In the meantime, I would personally like to thank Mark, Nigel and Frank for all their years of support that they have given to the business. "

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Date: 9 January 2014

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