29 September 2025

XP Factory Plc

("XP Factory", the "Company" or the "Group")

Re: Directorate

XP Factory, one of the UK's pre-eminent experiential leisure businesses operating the Escape Hunt^TM ('EH') and Boom Battle Bar^TM ('Boom') brands, announces ahead of today's Annual General Meeting (AGM") of the Company that Independent Non-Executive Chairman Richard Rose has informed the Company of his intention to stand down from the Board.

May 2026 will mark Richard's ninth anniversary as Non-Executive Chairman and his decision to stand down is in line with best practice under the QCA Corporate Governance Code. Richard will seek re-election at today's AGM in accordance with Resolution 6 in the Notice of AGM and then intends to continue in the role whilst the Company initiates a process to identify and appoint his successor. Further announcements will made by the Company as appropriate.

As previously announced, today's AGM will take place at 10.00 a.m. at the offices of Singer Capital Markets at 1 Bartholomew Lane, London, EC2N 2AX.

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About XP Factory plc

The XP Factory Group is one of the UK's pre-eminent experiential leisure businesses which currently operates two fast growing leisure brands.  Escape Hunt is a global leader in providing escape-the-room experiences delivered through a network of owner-operated sites in the UK, an international network of franchised outlets in five continents, and through digitally delivered games which can be played remotely. 

Boom Battle Bar is a fast-growing network of owner-operated and franchise sites in the UK that combine competitive socialising activities with themed cocktails, drinks and street food in a high energy, fun setting.  Activities include a range of games such as augmented reality darts, Bavarian axe throwing, 'crazier golf', shuffleboard and others.  The Group's products enjoy premium customer ratings and cater for leisure or teambuilding, in small groups or large, and are suitable for consumers, businesses and other organisations. The Company has a strategy to expand the network in the UK and internationally, creating high quality games and experiences delivered through multiple formats and which can incorporate branded IP content. (https://xpfactory.com/)