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Investor Relations

Corporate Governance

The Board is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and, in so far as is practicable and appropriate given the Company’s size and nature, ensuring that the Company is in compliance with the QCA Guidelines.

The Company has adopted the Share Dealing Code for the Directors and relevant employees and will take steps to ensure compliance by the Board and any relevant employees with the terms of the Share Dealing Code.

The Directors have implemented corporate governance procedures and established committees of the Board, including audit and remuneration committees, as they believe are required for the Board to comply with the terms of the QCA Guidelines in so far as is appropriate for a company of its size.

The Directors have established financial controls and reporting procedures which are considered appropriate given the size and structure of the Group. It is the intention of the Directors that these controls will be reviewed in light of future significant acquisitions and adjusted accordingly.

Audit Committee

The Company’s audit committee is comprised of Yves Cohen (Chairman), Adrian Collins and Bertrand Lipworth. The audit committee is to meet at least two times a year to consider the integrity of the financial statements of the Company, including its annual and interim accounts; the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls and risk management systems; auditor reports; and terms of appointment and remuneration for the auditor.

Remuneration Committee

The Company’s remuneration committee is comprised of Bertrand Lipworth (Chairman), Adrian Collins and Magid Khoury. The remuneration committee is to meet at least two times a year and has as its remit the determination and review of, amongst others, the remuneration of executives on the Board and any share incentive plans of the Company.