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RNS Number : 7893B

PCF Group PLC

05 October 2022

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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION

5 October 2022

PCF Group plc

("PCF", the "Bank" or the "Group")

Market update

The Board of PCF is providing an update on key aspects of its near-term strategic intentions and operations following the announcement released by Castle Trust Capital plc on 29 September 2022 that it did not intend to make an offer for PCF.

The Company continues to be engaged in its objectives of seeking to raise further growth capital despite the difficult market backdrop whilst separately continuing to explore other transactional options, be that by way of business, operational or asset sales or other options to give greater certainty to, and maximise value for, shareholders.

As mentioned in its Interim Accounts for the 6 months to 31 March 2022, the raising of such capital is not guaranteed, nor is the completion of any of the other strategic options. Given this uncertainty, together with the current challenging and volatile macro-economic conditions, the Board of PCF has taken the decision, with effect from today, that it would be prudent for PCF Bank to suspend any new lending activities until further notice. The business will also accelerate a review process of its operational structure with the intention of further reducing its cost base.

Enquiries

 
 PCF Group (via Tavistock Communications) 
 
  Garry Stran, Chief Executive Officer                + 44(0) 20 7920 
  Caroline Richardson, Chief Financial Officer         3150 
 
 Tavistock Communications                               + 44(0) 20 7920 
                                                        3150 
  Simon Hudson / Tim Pearson 
 
 
  Peel Hunt LLP (Financial Adviser, Nominated 
  Adviser and Joint Broker)                             +44 (0) 207 418 
  James Britton / Paul Shackleton / Oliver Jackson      8817 
 Shore Capital (Joint Broker)                         +44 (0) 20 7408 
  Henry Willcocks / Guy Wiehahn                        4080

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