9 Feb 2016 07:00
9 February 2016
Assura plc
Statement regarding Chief Executive, Graham Roberts
The Board of Assura plc announces that its Chief Executive, Graham Roberts, has been diagnosed with cancer. He continues to receive treatment and remains actively involved in running the business.
Simon Laffin, Chairman said: "We have a clear strategy, and Graham is well-supported in delivering this by the first-class management team that he has developed. I shall be available to provide executive oversight if required. We all wish Graham well in his treatment and recovery."
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For more information, please contact:
Assura plc |
Tel: 01925 420660 |
Jonathan Murphy
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Finsbury |
Tel: 0207 251 3801 |
Gordon Simpson |
Notes to Editors
Assura plc, a constituent of the FTSE 250, is a UK REIT and long-term investor in and developer of primary care property. The company, headquartered in Warrington, works with GPs, health professionals and the NHS to create innovative property solutions in order to facilitate delivery of high quality patient care in the community. It owns 305 medical centres nationwide, serving over 3 million patients. At 30 September 2015, Assura's property portfolio was valued at £1,030 million.
Further information is available at www.assuraplc.com
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