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Appointment of Non-Executive Director

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Midwich Group plc has appointed Peter Malpas as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective June 1, 2026, replacing Mike Ashley. Malpas brings over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles within distribution businesses, including his current position as President of EMEA at RS Group plc, and will contribute engineering, sales, commercial strategy, and operational management expertise to the board. He will also serve on the Group's Audit, Nominations, Remuneration, and Sustainability Committees.

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Midwich Group (AIM: MIDW), a global specialist audio visual distributor to the trade market, today announces it has appointed Peter Malpas as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2026, replacing Mike Ashley who stepped down from the Board on 12 May 2026. Upon his appointment, Peter will be a member of the Group's Board, Audit, Nominations, Remuneration and Sustainability Committees.

With over 20 years' experience, Peter has held a range of senior leadership roles at IMO Precision Controls Ltd, Brammer Group (now Rubix) and RS Group plc, and is currently the President of EMEA at RS Group plc. Peter has deep experience working in distribution businesses, in particular across EMEA, and will further strengthen the Board's skillset thanks to his valuable blend of engineering, sales, commercial strategy and operational management experience.

Peter Malpas, aged 58, holds or has held the following directorships/partnerships in the past five years:

Current Directorships or Partnerships:Previous Directorships or Partnerships:
RS Components LimitedN/A

Andrew Herbert, Non-Executive Chairman, commented:

"We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Malpas as Non-Executive Director of Midwich Group plc. Peter is an experienced senior executive and will add current and relevant experience to the board. He has a background in international distribution alongside manufacturing and own brand product development. Peter will be an invaluable addition to the team, helping shape and drive implementation of our growth strategy.

I would also like to thank Mike Ashley for his tireless energy and commitment to the board, and for his contribution to the successful growth of the business since IPO."

Midwich Group plc Stephen Fenby, Group Chief Executive Officer Adam Councell, Group Chief Finance Officer+44 (0) 1379 649200
Investec Bank plc (NOMAD and Joint Broker to Midwich) Carlton Nelson / Ben Griffiths / Tom Brookhouse+44 (0) 20 7597 5970
Berenberg (Joint Broker to Midwich) Ben Wright / Milo Bonser+44 (0) 20 3207 7800
FTI Consulting Alex Beagley /Matthew Young / Harleena Chana+44 (0) 20 3727 1000 midwich@fticonsulting.com

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