Press Release

16 October 2023

Ashington Innovation plc

("Ashington" or "the Company") 

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Ashington Innovation plc (LSE: ASHI; FSE: 6FW), a special purpose acquisition company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Duthie as non-executive director with immediate effect.

Mr Duthie is a Partner at corporate law firm Garfinkle Biderman LLP in Toronto, Canada, where his work focuses on securities, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. He has developed significant legal expertise from providing specialist advice to clients across life sciences, financial services, natural resources and blockchain technologies, and has a wide range of corporate experience from representing private and publicly traded companies, underwriters and dealers in private and public offerings of debt and equity securities.

Jason Smart, Founder of Ashington, commented: "On behalf of the Board it gives me great pleasure to welcome Grant as our newest non-executive director. Grant's sterling track record in corporate finance, securities, and mergers and acquisitions, paired with his multifaceted expertise across various industry sectors, is a testament to the value he will bring to our board. His appointment not only strengthens our team but also enhances our strategic capabilities at a pivotal moment in Ashington's journey."

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About Ashington Innovation plc

Ashington Innovation plc is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), formed with the intention of acquiring businesses operating in the technology sector.

The Company believes that in the increasingly fast-changing global environment there will be an abundance of opportunities to acquire existing businesses in the technology sector, and in particular businesses that possess and utilise proprietary technologies and own applicable intellectual property.

The Company is not limited to any specific geographic region in identifying its target companies.

www.ashingtoninnovationplc.com

Listing Rules Disclosures

Ashington hereby makes the following disclosures in respect of Grant Duthie's former and current directorships and external roles:

Were Rule 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Financial Conduct Authority to apply to the Company, there would be no further information to disclose.