Directorate Change

For Immediate Release 27 October 2023

CVS Group plc

("CVS" or the "Group")

Directorate Change  

CVS, the UK listed veterinary group and a leading provider of veterinary services, announces that its Chair Richard Connell has taken the difficult decision to resign with immediate effect due to ill health.

Deborah Kemp, the Group's Senior Independent Director will assume the role of Chair for the interim period whilst the Board commences a process to appoint a permanent successor.

The Board will make a further announcement at the appropriate time.

CEO Richard Fairman commented: "On behalf of the Board and colleagues at CVS, I would like to thank Richard for his significant contribution during his tenure as Chair and for his support to me personally. Richard has played a pivotal role in overseeing considerable growth in the Group over the past 16 years and will be sorely missed. We wish Richard a full and speedy recovery."

Contacts

CVS Group plc via CamarcoRichard Fairman, CEOScott Morrison, Company Secretary

Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser & Broker) +44 (0)20 7418 8900Adrian Trimmings / Michael Burke / Andrew Clark / Lalit Bose

Berenberg (Joint Broker) +44 (0)20 3207 7800

Toby Flaux / Ben Wright / James Thompson / Milo Bonser

Camarco (Financial PR) Geoffrey Pelham-Lane +44 (0)7733 124 226

Ginny Pulbrook +44 (0)7961 315 138