HSS Hss Hire Group Plc

7 January 2025

HSS Hire Group plc

Directorate Changes

HSS Hire Group plc ("HSS" or the "Company") announces the following directorate changes, with effect from today:

·      Douglas Robertson steps down from the Board after nine years at HSS.

·   Neil Cooper joins HSS as an independent non-executive Director and as Chair of HSS's Audit and Remuneration Committees. Neil has over 36 years of experience in finance roles in UK public and private companies. He is currently Group CFO of the Redpin Group, a leader in international payments and FX in the UK and beyond.

·    Ernst Kastner is appointed as a non-executive Director of HSS. Ernst has been an observer on HSS's Board on behalf of HSS's second largest shareholder since 2020 and now steps up into a non-executive Director role. For the purposes of the QCA Corporate Governance Code, Ernst is not considered independent.

Alan Peterson, Chairman of HSS, said:

"Doug has been with HSS since our IPO in 2015 and has made an important contribution to the business as a Director, Chair of our Audit Committee and a member of our other Committees. On behalf of everyone at HSS, I would like to convey sincere thanks to Doug for his commitment during his tenure and we wish him the very best for the future.

"The Board and I would like to welcome Neil and Ernst to HSS and the significant experience they bring to the business at this pivotal time. I look forward to working with them."

Further information relating to Neil Cooper

The following information regarding the appointment of Neil Cooper, age 57, is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

Current directorships and/or partnerships:

Redpin Topco Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Former directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years):

Non-Executive Director of Pennon Group PLC, along with material associated subsidiaries, South West Water Limited, Bristol Water PLC, Bristol Water Holdings Limited, Bristol Water Holdings UK Limited and Bristol Water Core Holdings Limited.

Further information relating to Ernst Michael Kastner

The following information regarding the appointment of Ernst Michael Kastner, age 53, is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

Current directorships and/or partnerships:

Centurion Electronics Ltd, Centurion Automotive Ltd, A&M Research and Consulting Ltd, 172 Haverstock Hill Ltd

Former directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years):

None.

There is no further information to be disclosed in relation to the director appointments of either Neil Cooper or Ernst Kastner pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.

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Notes to editors

HSS Hire Group plc operates through two separate but complementary businesses serving predominantly business customers:

·       HSS ProService is the leading Digital marketplace business focussed on customer and supplier acquisition. Technology driven, scalable and uniquely differentiated. Wide range of building services, including hire, resale, materials, training and more

·       The Hire Services Company ("HSC") formerly known as HSS Operations, provides tool and equipment hire and related services in the UK and Ireland through a nationwide network of Group companies and third-party suppliers. It offers a one-stop shop for all equipment through a combination of its complementary rental and re-hire business to a diverse, predominantly B2B customer base serving a range of end markets and activities.

·       HSS is listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange. For more information, please see www.hsshiregroup.com.