Notification of change of auditor

RNS Number : 0993S

Ibstock PLC

16 December 2016

 

16 December 2016

Ibstock plc (the "Company")

Notification of change of auditor

Ibstock announces that, following the conclusion of a formal competitive tender process led by the Company's Audit Committee, the Board of Ibstock has approved the proposed appointment of Deloitte LLP as auditor for the financial year commencing 1 January 2017.  The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the 2017 Annual General Meeting.

The Board of Ibstock extends its appreciation to Ernst and Young LLP for its services as auditor and confirms that there are no matters in connection with Ernst and Young LLP's prospective resignation as auditor following the 2016 audit which need to be brought to the attention of shareholders.

Ibstock (enquiries via Citigate Dewe Rogerson)
Kevin Sims (CFO)
Citigate Dewe Rogerson	+ 44 (0)20 7638 9571
Kevin Smith
Nick Hayns

Notes to Editors:

Ibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of clay bricks with a diversified range of clay and concrete products, and operations in the United Kingdom and the United States.  Its principal products are clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete substitutes for stone masonry, concrete fencing and concrete rail products.

 

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