Press Release

15 July 2014

API Group plc

("API" or the "Group")

Directorate Change

Chris Smith has notified the Board of his intention to resign from his position as Group Finance Director to take up a similar role with another listed company.  Chris has been with API since 2008 and made a significant contribution to the turnaround of the Group and its restoration to financial health.  Whilst disappointed to be losing his services, the Board understands Chris' desire to make the next logical step in his career.  He will continue to fulfil all his existing responsibilities prior to departure at the end of the calendar year and a process is being commenced immediately to recruit a successor.

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For further information:

API Group plc


Andrew Turner, Group Chief Executive

Tel: +44 (0) 1625 650 334

Chris Smith, Group Finance Director

www.apigroup.com

Cairn Financial Advisers LLP (Nominated Adviser)


Tony Rawlinson / Avi Robinson

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7148 7900


www.cairnfin.com

Numis Securities (Broker)


James Serjeant

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7260 1000


www.numis.com

Media enquiries:

Abchurch


Henry Harrison-Topham / Quincy Allan

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7710


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