ESSENTRA PLC

(The "Company" or "Essentra")

BOARD APPOINTMENT - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Essentra plc, a leading global manufacturer and provider of essential components and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Klaus Gὄldenbot to the Board of Directors as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1^st September 2025.

Klaus is a seasoned leader with significant experience of the global components industry. He was Chief Executive of Nisbets (2017-2020), one of Europe's largest B2B multi-channel distributors of catering equipment to commercial kitchens, and spent 15 years (2001 -2016) with Electrocomponents plc (now RS Group), holding a number of senior positions, including General Manager EMEA, Global Sales Director, and President.

Klaus is currently a Non-Executive Director of Schurter AG, a leading electronic component manufacturer and solutions provider. Previously, he was a Non-Executive Director of Bulgin Limited, a leading manufacturer of environmentally sealed connectors and components.

Steve Good, Essentra Chair, commented:                

"We are delighted to have secured someone of Klaus' wide experience in the global components industry and his extensive commercial expertise will further support the delivery of our growth strategy." 

Klaus Gὄldenbot commented:

"I look forward to working with Steve, Scott and the Board to deliver Essentra's growth strategy and create value for all stakeholders, including its shareholders."

At the date of this announcement, Klaus Gὄldenbot has no interest in the ordinary shares in Essentra plc.

This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11R. There are no other details required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

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About Essentra plc

Essentra plc is a FTSE All-Share company and a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items.

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes c.3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centres and 33 sales & service centres serving c.69,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.

For further information, please visit www.essentraplc.com