Directorate Change

Videndum plc ("Videndum" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the appointments of Aidan de Brunner and Martin Cooke as non-executive directors with effect from 31 July 2025.

Aidan de Brunner, is currently a non-executive director at Thames Water. Aidan has significant Board, investment and management experience with particular focus on financial restructurings gained over 25 years across a range of companies including Petrofac, the Trafford Group and London Southend Airport. He qualified in 2000 as a UK Accredited Chartered Accountant.

Martin Cooke, is currently a non-executive director at Kemble Water Holdings Limited, the ultimate parent of Thames Water. Martin has extensive experience in both an executive and non-executive capacity over a 30-year career across a wide range of sectors. Martin is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Graham Oldroyd, who is currently a non-executive director, with effect from the same date will become Deputy Chairman.

Richard Tyson, who has been a non-executive director of the Company since April 2018, will stand down as a director on 31 July 2025.

Commenting on the Board changes, Stephen Harris, Videndum's Chairman said: "I am delighted to welcome both Aidan and Martin to the Board as non-executive directors to help support the Board in this challenging period, particularly tied to the refinancing of the business. The appointment of Graham as Deputy Chairman helps to strengthen the Board providing additional bandwidth given my own role as executive Chairman. Richard Tyson is standing down in order to focus on his executive commitments. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Richard for his service to the Company over the last seven years. With these changes, the Board of Videndum has been restructured with the right skills and experience to navigate the immediate challenges the Company faces enabling the Company to return to growth."

There are no further matters to be disclosed in accordance with paragraph 6.4.8 of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority for either Aidan de Brunner or Martin Cooke.

We employ around 1,400 people across the world in 10 different countries. Videndum plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange, ticker: VID.