ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS NOTICE IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF BONDHOLDERS. IF BONDHOLDERS ARE IN ANY DOUBT AS TO THE ACTION THEY SHOULD TAKE, THEY SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONSULT THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS.
THIS NOTICE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT IS OF INTEREST TO THE REGISTERED AND BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THE BONDS. IF APPLICABLE, ALL DEPOSITORIES, CUSTODIANS AND OTHER INTERMEDIARIES RECEIVING THIS NOTICE ARE REQUIRED TO EXPEDITE TRANSMISSION HEREOF TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THE BONDS IN A TIMELY MANNER. IF BONDHOLDERS OR BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THE BONDS ARE IN ANY DOUBT AS TO THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THIS NOTICE, THEY SHOULD CONSULT THEIR STOCKBROKER, LAWYER, ACCOUNTANT OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISER WITHOUT DELAY.
If you have recently sold or otherwise transferred your entire holding(s) of Bonds referred to below, you should immediately forward this Notice to the purchaser or transferee or to the stockbroker, bank or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.
THE COVENTRY AND RUGBY HOSPITAL COMPANY PLC – RNS ANNOUNCEMENT
THE COVENTRY AND RUGBY HOSPITAL COMPANY PLC (the “Issuer”)
£407,239,000
3.246 per cent. Index Linked guaranteed secured bonds due 30 June 2040
(including £35,000,000 variation bonds)
(with authority to issue further bonds)
unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed as to scheduled payments of principal and interest pursuant to a financial guarantee policy
issued by MBIA ASSURANCE S.A. (succeeded by Assured Guaranty UK Limited)
(the "Bonds")
(ISIN: XS0159152189 Common Code: 015915218)
NOTICE OF AUDITOR RESIGNATION
The Coventry and Rugby Hospital Company Plc (the “Issuer”) announces that it has received notification of the resignation of BDO LLP as auditor of the Issuer.
In accordance with Section 519 of the Companies Act 2006, BDO LLP has notified the Issuer that it has resigned, with effect from 19 October 2026. Having carried out a reassessment of the risks related to auditing the Issuer, BDO LLP has concluded that it was appropriate to cease to act as auditor.
The Issuer is actively working to engage a new auditor for the audit for the period ending 31 December 2026 and will provide updates as appropriate.
Enquiries
The Issuer
The Coventry and Rugby Hospital Company Plc
8 White Oak Square
Swanley
Kent
BR8 7AG
Attention: Scott Humphrey, Project Co. Representative. (Scott.Humphrey@vercitygroup.com)
Important information
This announcement is not a prospectus, is distributed for information purposes only and does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to issue, acquire or dispose of any securities in any jurisdiction. Nothing in this document is intended to amount to an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity. Nothing in this document amounts to the giving of advice. If you are in any doubt as to the action you should take, you should consult a professional adviser.