ME Group International plcLSE: MEGP

ME Group International: CFO Leave of Absence

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Summary by 6ix AI

ME Group, which operates self-service vending equipment such as photobooths and laundry machines, said Chief Financial Officer Stéphane Gibon has taken a temporary medical leave of absence. Ludovic Liaut, Group Deputy Finance Director, is covering his duties as Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Key details

  • Ludovic Liaut has worked at ME Group for over 27 years.
  • ME Group says it has put temporary cover arrangements in place to ensure continuity.

What’s still pending

  • ME Group says it will provide a further update in due course; no return date for Stéphane Gibon is given.

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ME Group International PLC
21 October 2026
 

21 October 2026

ME Group International plc

(‘ME Group’ or ‘the Company’)

CFO Leave of Absence

ME Group announces that Stéphane Gibon, Chief Financial Officer, has taken a temporary medical leave of absence from the business.

The Company has put in place robust temporary cover arrangements to ensure continuity. In Stéphane's absence, his duties are being covered by Ludovic Liaut, Group Deputy Finance Director, acting as Interim Chief Financial Officer, who has worked at ME Group for over 27 years.

A further update will be provided in due course.

ENQUIRIES:

ME Group International plc 

Del Mansi, Company Secretary  

Tel: 01372 453399

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NOTES TO EDITORS

ME Group International plc (LSE: MEGP) is an international market leader in automated self-service equipment aimed at the consumer market, with over 49,000 vending units currently in operation.

The Group operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment across 16 countries in its key regions of Continental Europe, the UK & Republic of Ireland and Asia Pacific. The Group’s services include:

Core activities:

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Photo.ME

Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions

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Wash.ME

Unattended laundry services and launderettes

Ancillary activities:

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Print.ME

High-quality digital printing kiosks

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Other vending

Primarily children’s rides, photocopier services and foodservice vending equipment

The Group has a proven track record of innovation and diversification of its products and services, enabling it to respond to the evolving needs of its customers and consumers.

The Group benefits from well-established partnerships and long-term contracts with major site owners in attractive, high-footfall locations, enabling it to offer multiple products and services onsite. Partners include supermarkets, petrol forecourts, shopping malls (indoors and outdoors), transport hubs, and administration buildings (City Halls, Police etc.).

The Company's shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962.

For further information: www.me-group.com

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