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Changes to Director's Responsibilities
Coats Group plc announced changes to its board responsibilities, with Sarah Highfield succeeding Fran Philip as the Designated Non-Executive Director for workforce engagement effective from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2026. Fran Philip will retire from the Board at this meeting after completing her nine-year tenure. This announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.6R(3). Disclaimer*
About this update from Coats Group Plc
11 February 2026 Coats Group plc Changes to Director's Responsibilities Coats Group plc ('Coats,' the 'Company') announces that Sarah Highfield, Independent Non-Executive Director, will succeed Fran Philip as the Company's Designated Non-Executive Director for workforce engagement with effect from the conclusion of the Company's AGM on 20 May 2026 (the '2026 AGM'). Fran will retire from the Board at the 2026 AGM following the completion of her nine-year term. This notification is made in accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.6R(3). Enquiry details Investors Chris Dyett Coats Group plc +44 (0)797 497 4690 Media Nick Hasell Victoria Hayns FTI Consulting +44 (0) 20 3727 1340 About Coats Group plc Coats is a world-leading Tier 2 manufacturer and trusted partner for the apparel and footwear industries. We deliver essential materials, components, and software solutions that help our customers grow, compete and win. With over 250 years of industry expertise, we're shaping the future of the apparel and footwear supply chain through insight-led innovation, impactful sustainability practices, and digital technologies that unlock better product quality, efficiency and performance. Headquartered in the UK, Coats is a FTSE 250 company and a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index. In 2024, we generated $1.5 billion in revenue and employed 16,000 people worldwide - all united by a spirit of innovation, quality and service. Learn more at www.coats.com or follow us on LinkedIn.