The Board of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust plc (the "Company") hereby announced that Ian Orrock has notified the Board of his intention to retire as non-executive Director and Senior Independent Director of the Company. It has been agreed that Mr. Orrock's retirement will take effect from 1 May 2020. Following Mr. Orrock's retirement, Mr. Malcolm Groat will be appointed as Senior Independent Director of the Company, with effect from 1 May 2020.