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Directorate change
Sound Energy PLC announced that David Blewden will step down from the board on February 12, 2027, after six and a half years of service, including his chairmanship of the Audit Committee since July 2020. Blewden's departure follows the company's elimination of balance sheet debt and its accumulation of material cash for new opportunities, with his notice period ensuring an orderly succession. The company's chairman expressed gratitude for Blewden's fiscal knowledge and guidance during the recent restructuring. Disclaimer*
About this update from Sound Energy Plc
14 August 2026 Sound Energy PLC ("Sound Energy", the "Company" and together with its subsidiary undertakings the "Group") Directorate Change Sound Energy, the AIM-listed transition energy company announces that David Blewden has tendered his resignation and intends to step down from the board on 12 th February 2027 after six and a half years of exemplary service to the Company. David has served on the Board tirelessly since July 2020 and has chaired the Audit Committee from that date. David also served on the Remuneration & Nominations Committees and more recently the Health, Safety, Security and Environment committee David has decided to reduce his work commitments and has given sufficient notice to affect an orderly succession for a new independent Non-Executive Director. With the Company's balance sheet debt eliminated and material cash to pursue new opportunities, David has once again shown his commitment to ensure Sound has a stable and solid future. Graham Lyon, Sound Energy Chairman, commented: "I would like thank David for his support and guidance on the board and his excellent Chairmanship of the Audit Committee. His fiscal knowledge, insight and experience have been of great help guiding the Company through its recent restructuring and the entire team at Sound wish David well in his future endeavours." For further information please visit www.soundenergyplc.com , follow on X @soundenergyplc and LinkedIn or contact: Sound Energy plc c/o Flagstaff Communications Graham Lyon, Non-Executive Chairman Flagstaff Strategic and Investor Communications Tim Thompson, Mark Edwards, Alison Allfrey [email protected] +44 (0)207 129 1474 Zeus - Nominated Adviser and Broker James Joyce, Darshan Patel, Liv Highton (Investment Banking) Simon Johnson (Corporate Broking) +44 (0)20 3829 5000