Directorate Change

Debt Free Direct Group PLC 05 September 2007 5 September 2007 DEBT FREE DIRECT GROUP PLC ('Debt Free Direct' or the 'Company') Directorate Change and Timing of Strategy Update The board of Debt Free Direct is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Gilbert to the board as a Non-executive Director with effect from today. Simon Gilbert, aged 37, is Investment Principal at Hanover Investors, a significant shareholder in Debt Free Direct with a stake of 18%. Commenting on the appointment, Mike Blackburn, Chairman said: 'Simon's experience in business strategy and mergers and acquisitions will be valuable to the Group as it continues to broaden its range of activities. I warmly welcome his appointment.' There is no further information, in relation to Mr Gilbert's appointment, which is required to be disclosed pursuant to AIM Rule 17 The Company is also pleased to announce that it will update investors with the results of an ongoing strategic review, alongside the interim results, in November. This review will address the changes and opportunities arising in the rapidly evolving debt solutions sector and ensure the Company is well-positioned to take advantage of these opportunities. Enquiries: Debt Free Direct Group plc Andrew Redmond, Chief Executive Officer 0845 296 0100 Paul Latham, Finance Director 0845 296 0200 Numis Securities Lee Aston 020 7260 1000 Financial Dynamics Ed Gascoigne-Pees 020 7269 7132 Nick Henderson 020 7269 7114 Notes: Debt Free Direct helps individuals find the best solution to their debt problems, based upon an analysis of their particular financial circumstances. Financial information on an individual is processed through a computer model (the Best Advice Model) developed by Debt Free Direct in order to recommend a solution suitable for that individual's particular financial circumstances. The solutions offered range from basic advice, such as simply destroying credit cards and curbing unnecessary expenditure, to the following solutions: • consolidation loan • re-mortgage • informal arrangement • individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) • bankruptcy Debt Free Direct is unique in the marketplace in that, unlike most of its competitors who sell specific products, Debt Free Direct looks to provide the best advice to the consumer and recommends them the most appropriate service. Debt Free Direct is based in Chorley, Lancashire, and was admitted to AIM in December 2002. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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