Board Changes and Proposed Change of Name (0543P)
September 28 2011 - 2:01AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMCLS
RNS Number : 0543P
Cheerful Scout PLC
28 September 2011
Cheerful Scout Plc / Index: AIM / Epic: CLS / Sector: Media
28 September 2011
cheerful scout plc ('cheerful' or 'the Company')
Board Changes and Proposed Change of Name
cheerful scout plc, the AIM-traded multi-media specialist, has
restructured its Board with immediate effect to support the
Company's next stage of growth as it leverages its creative
expertise in the corporate communications arena.
Following the restructuring, Gary Fitzpatrick, previously
Managing Director of cheerful, has become CEO, replacing Peter
Litten, who now holds a dual role as Deputy Chairman and Creative
Director. Mr. Litten's combined position emphasises the pivotal
role the Board places on providing an innovative and creative
product to its clients.
Additionally, Stephen Garbutta has joined the Board as
Non-executive Director. Stephen has been a partner for 30 years
with Harris and Trotter LLP, a leading firm of Chartered
Accountants, and heads its Corporate Finance and Mergers and
Acquisition department. Non-executive Director Neville Newman has
stepped down from the Board.
cheerful has also decided, subject to shareholder approval, to
change the holding company name to Aeorema Communications Group
Plc. This will allow the Company to add additional disciplines and
companies to complement its existing operations, cheerful scout and
twentyfirst. A further announcement will be made in due course.
Mike Hale, Chairman, commented, "I am confident that this
restructuring exercise will strengthen the Board significantly and,
combined with our proposed name change, we are now well positioned
to increase our footprint in the corporate communications arena.
Gary has 17 years of experience in this area and has been key in
helping the Company maintain sales and a strong balance sheet.
Importantly, he was critical in organising the very successful
acquisition of events company Twentyfirst last year which has given
the Company a strong presence in this lucrative industry as well as
a range of blue chip clients.
"As Peter's dual role demonstrates, maintaining our reputation
as an innovative communication specialist is a top priority. The
quality of work already achieved this year by our creative events
and video production units, led by highly experienced long-term
team members, is testament to this and we believe that a number of
outstanding corporate videos produced have an excellent chance of
winning major industry awards. I would also like to take this
opportunity to thank Neville Newman for his support and work during
his time at the Company and we wish him all the best in his future
pursuits."
Disclosures under Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules
Gary Robert Fitzpatrick, aged 49, is or has been a director of
the following companies during the previous five years:
Current Directorships: Cheerful Scout Productions Limited
Directorships held within the Cheercharm Limited - was subject
previous five years: to a creditors voluntary liquidation
on 22 April 1996. As a result of
this liquidation Mr. Fitzpatrick
was subject to a Directors' Disqualification
Order dated 21 April 1997 for a
period of four years which expired
on 21 April 2001.
Cheercharm Restaurants Limited -
was subject to a creditors voluntary
liquidation. As a result of this
liquidation Mr. Fitzpatrick was
subject to a Directors' Disqualification
Order dated 21 April 1997 for a
period of four years which expired
on 21 April 2001.
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As civil partner of Peter Litten, Gary Fitzpatrick has a
beneficial interest in 3,400,000 ordinary shares representing
43.38% of the issued share capital of the Company.
Stephen Michael Garbutta, aged 62, is or has been a director or
partner of the following companies during the previous five
years:
Current Directorships/Partnerships: Grosvenor Park (Harris & Trotter)
2002 Film LLP
Harris & Trotter LLP
80 Clerkenwell Road LLP
Hartrott Nominees Limited
Gardenoak Limited
Villamaze Limited
E&J Ground Rents No2 LLP
Haymarket One LLP
Haymarket Two LLP
Directorships held within the Daltenreys Limited - subject to
previous five years: voluntary creditors liquidation
9 January 1998
Harris & Trotter (Services) Ltd.
Swanfast Limited
Mancross Investments Limited
Gildmoor Limited
A1 Golf & Tennis Centre Limited
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Stephen Garbutta has a beneficial interest in 50,000 ordinary
shares representing 0.64% of the issued share capital of the
Company.
There are no other matters, which are required to be announced
with regard to the appointments under paragraph (g) of Schedule 2
of the AIM Rules.
** ENDS **
For further information visit www.cheerfulscout.com or
contact:
Gary Fitzpatrick cheerful scout plc Tel: 020 7291
0444
Mark Percy/Catherine Seymour Pierce Tel: 020 7107
Leftley 8030
Elisabeth Cowell St Brides Media & Finance Tel: 020 7236
Ltd 1177
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