Mothercare Plc : Directorate change

25^th July 2014

Mothercare plc

Mothercare announces resignation of Chief Financial Officer

Mothercare plc announces that Matt Smith has given notice of his resignation as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director.  Under the terms of his service agreement Matt Smith has a notice period of 12 months and will remain with Mothercare until a successor has been appointed and an appropriate transition has taken place. The Company will commence a search for a new CFO immediately.

Mark Newton-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Mothercare plc, commented: "Matt has strengthened Mothercare's financial position during his time with the company and is leaving the business in good shape. We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him well in the future."

ENDS

For further information please contact:

Tulchan Communications
Katharine Wynne                                       020 7353 4200
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Notes to Editors
About Mothercare:

The Mothercare group is comprised principally of two leading retail brands with international appeal; Mothercare and Early Learning Centre.
The group's brands operate through three distinct channels to market; UK stores, Direct (being the in-home and in-store internet-based businesses and catalogue mail order), and International. 
The International business is significant, with Mothercare and ELC brand retail operations operated by group franchisees (and three joint ventures) in over 1200 locations in 60 overseas markets.  International retail sales represent over 60% of the group's total retail sales. 

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Source: Mothercare Plc via Globenewswire

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