NYR Newbury Racecourse plc

23 May 2024

NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC

(the "Company")

Board Changes

The Board of Newbury Racecourse PLC announces that Erik Penser and Jim McGrath (both Non-Executive Directors of the Company) have informed the Board that they intend to step down as Directors of the Company following completion of the Company's Annual General Meeting, which is being held on 11 June 2024.  

Dominic Burke, Chairman of Newbury Racecourse, commented: "Both Erik and Jim have given hugely valuable service to Newbury Racecourse, so it is with great sadness that they will be stepping down at the next AGM. Erik has served as a Director for 26 years and Jim for 10 years so, on behalf of the board, I would like to thank them for their commitment to Newbury and wish them both all the very best. We look forward to welcoming them back to the racecourse in the future".

Ends

For further information please contact:

Newbury Racecourse plc                                                                                 Tel: 01635 40015

Mark Leigh, Interim Chief Executive

Allenby Capital Limited (AQSE Corporate adviser)                                  Tel: 0203 328 5656

Nick Naylor / Liz Kirchner (Corporate Finance)                   

Hudson Sandler                                                                                               Tel: 0207 796 4133

Charlie Jack