Directorate Change

Cambridge, UK, 13 June 2024 - Bango (AIM: BGO), announces that, on 12 June 2024, Anthony (Tony) Perkins FCA, joined its Board as a Non-Executive Director. Tony has been appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Tony, a Chartered Accountant, is currently the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Yu Group PLC, an AIM-listed B2B energy provider. He provides specialist knowledge of consumer markets through a directorship at DJ Squire & Co. Ltd, alongside other business advisory roles.

Tony brings skills and experience in audit, risk management and financial reporting to the Bango Board. His early career was spent at BDO, one of the top five accounting firms, advising global clients. He was a member of the BDO leadership team where his roles included Head of the London Office and Head of National Audit.

Commenting on his appointment, Tony Perkins said:

"I am thrilled to be joining the Board of Bango, an exceptional growth company serving a high value, global market opportunity, backed-up by an outstanding team and strong culture. Bango has developed powerful technology for its Digital Vending Machine®, which has been quickly adopted by global merchants and leading telcos. Bango has taken a market leading position in subscriptions bundling, which I see as a fundamental structural feature in the subscriptions market, and I am excited about contributing to this unique growth story".

Bango Chair, Ray Anderson, said:

"Tony Perkins brings valuable expertise and financial oversight to Bango, honed through a successful career in audit and accounting, both as an advisor and in Board roles. Bango exceeded a 40% compound annual growth rate over the last six years, and Tony's skills and experience will be crucial as we continue our rapid expansion in subscription bundling. I welcome his contribution to our future success."

Additional Information

Anthony (Tony) John Perkins (aged 65) is, or has been, a Director or partner of the following companies or partnerships during the previous five years:

Save as set out above, there are no disclosures in respect of the appointment of Tony Perkins to be made under paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies.