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Everest Global PLC announced on 15 December 2022 the appointment of Jones Hunt & Keelings ("JH&K") as its auditor, following the resignation of Jeffreys Henry LLP. Jeffreys Henry LLP stated its resignation was due to the firm's decision not to register as an auditor for Public Interest Entities. The appointment of JH&K is subject to shareholder approval at the next Annual General Meeting, and Jeffreys Henry LLP confirmed no circumstances needing to be brought to the attention of members or creditors regarding their cessation.
| Date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Time | 16:30:19 |
| Category | Corporate updates |
| ID | 8976J |
Everest Global PLC
Change of Auditor
Everest Global PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Jones Hunt & Keelings ("JH&K"), as auditor to the Company. The appointment of JH&K will be subject to approval by shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The appointment of JH&K follows the resignation of Jeffreys Henry LLP as auditors to the Company. Section 519 of the Companies Act 2006 (the "Act") requires Jeffreys Henry LLP to send a statement of the reasons for ceasing to hold office. They have stated that in accordance with Section 519 of the Act, it is ceasing to hold office due to the following reason:
· Jeffreys Henry LLP has resigned as auditor on the grounds that the firm has taken the decision not to register as an auditor eligible to undertake Public Interest Entity audits.
There are no circumstances connected with Jeffreys Henry LLP ceasing to hold office as auditor which it considers should be brought to the attention of the company's members or creditors.
For more information contact:
Everest Global plc
Rob Scott +27 (0)84 6006 001
Andy Sui +44 (0) 7767 751787