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On 19 June 2026, Judges Scientific plc appointed RSM UK Audit LLP as its external auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, following an extensive tender process. Concurrently, incumbent auditor BDO UK LLP, which had served since 2022, resigned and confirmed no circumstances needing attention under Section 519 of the Companies Act 2006.
| Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:06 |
| Category | Corporate updates |
| ID | 9004I |
19 June 2026
Judges Scientific plc
("Judges Scientific" or the "Company")
Appointment of auditor
Judges Scientific plc, a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector, announces that, following an extensive tender process, it has appointed RSM UK Audit LLP as the Company's external auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026.
BDO UK LLP, the incumbent auditor since 2022, has resigned and, in accordance with Section 519 of the Companies Act 2006, has confirmed to the Company that there are no circumstances connected with its resignation as auditor that should be brought to the attention of the members or creditors of the Company.
Sue Nyman, Chair of Judges Scientific plc's Audit committee said: "We look forward to working with RSM UK Audit LLP in the future and thank BDO UK LLP for their service to the Group."
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For further information please contact:
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Judges Scientific plc Tim Prestidge, CEO Brad Ormsby, CFO Tel: +44 (0) 20 3829 6970
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Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker) Stephane Auton Harry Davies-Ball Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090
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Panmure Liberum (Joint Broker) Edward Mansfield William King Tel : +44 (0) 20 3100 2222
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Investec Bank plc (Joint Broker) Virginia Bull Carlton Nelson Tel: +44 (0) 20 7597 4000 |
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Alma (Financial Public Relations) Sam Modlin Rebecca Sanders-Hewett Joe Pederzolli Sarah Peters Tel: +44 (0) 20 3405 0205 |
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Notes to editors:
Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector. The Group consists of 25 businesses acquired since 2005.
The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to a diverse range of markets including: higher education institutions, scientific research facilities, manufacturers and regulatory authorities. The UK is a recognised centre of excellence for scientific instruments. The Group has received five Queen's Awards for innovation and export.
The Group's companies predominantly operate in global niche markets, with long term growth fundamentals and resilient margins.
Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring businesses that generate sustainable profits and cash. Shareholder returns are created through the reduction of debt, organic growth and dividends.
For further information, please visit www.judges.uk.com