
10 May 2023
NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC
(the "Company")
Non-Executive Director Appointment
The Board of Newbury Racecourse PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Sofia Watson as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
Sofia is the daughter of the Erik Penser who, through his holdings in Compton Beauchamp Estates Ltd, is the Company's largest shareholder. Since 1999 Sofia has worked for Christies, the auction house, and has a keen interest in racing and regularly attends the racecourse. Sofia studied at University of Lund, Sweden where she read History of Art. Sofia will assist Erik and his family in representing their interests in the Company.
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For further information please contact:
Newbury Racecourse plc Tel: 01635 40015
Julian Thick, Chief Executive
Allenby Capital Limited (AQSE Corporate adviser) Tel: 0203 328 5656
Nick Naylor / George Payne (Corporate Finance)
Hudson Sandler Tel: 0207 796 4133
Charlie Jack
Sofia Astrid Kristina Watson (Formerly Penser), aged 49, holds no ordinary shares in the Company and has during the last five years, held no directorships or partnerships of any company or partnership.
There is no further information regarding Sofia Watson that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the AQSE Growth Market Apex Rulebook.