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19 December 2022

Hostmore plc

Directorate Change

The Board of Hostmore plc ("Hostmore" or the "Company") announces that independent non-executive director, Jane Bednall, has decided to step down from the Board for personal reasons.

Gavin Manson, Non-Executive Chairman, commented:

"I would like to thank Jane for her significant and valued contribution as a member of the Hostmore Board over the past year. On behalf of the entire Board and the Company, I wish her and her family the very best."

The Board has initiated a formal search for a replacement.

ENDS

Enquiries

Hostmore plc

Robert B. Cook, Chief Executive Officer                                                                                 Tel: +44 (0)330 460 5588

Alan Clark, Chief Financial Officer

Email: enquiries@hostmoregroup.com

MHP Communications

Oliver Hughes, Simon Hockridge, Eleni Menikou                                                                Tel: +44 (0)203 128 8100

Email: Hostmore@mhpc.com

About Hostmore

Hostmore plc is a UK hospitality business which runs the American-themed casual dining brand, 'Fridays' (formerly TGI Fridays), the cocktail-led bar and restaurant brand, '63rd+1^st', and the fast casual dining brand 'Fridays and Go'.

The Group was established in 2021 to provide a platform for the development and growth of attractive hospitality brands, defined by their iconic brand experience and vibrant heritage.

Hostmore is focused on the organic growth of its existing brands, alongside expanding through new, exciting concepts which have roll-out potential.

Hostmore currently operates 91 sites in the UK, the majority of which are in high footfall locations, including retail parks, shopping centres and city centres.

https://www.hostmoregroup.com