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Outcome of Audit Tender Process
Ocado Group plc has re-appointed Deloitte LLP as its external auditor for the financial year ending 28 November 2027 and onwards, following a competitive tender process. Deloitte has served as the company's auditor since the 2017 financial year, and this re-appointment is in line with regulatory requirements for audit tender and rotation. The decision is subject to shareholder approval at the 2027 Annual General Meeting. Disclaimer*
About this update from Ocado Group Plc
Ocado Group Plc 17 November 2025 Ocado Group plc Outcome of Audit Tender Process Ocado Group plc (" Ocado " or the "Company ") today announces that, following the conclusion of a formal competitive audit tender process led by the Audit Committee, the Board has approved the re-appointment of Deloitte LLP (" Deloitte ") as its external auditor to take effect from, and including, the financial year ending 28 November 2027 onwards. In line with the UK Statutory Audit Services for Large Companies Market Investigation (Mandatory Use of Competitive Tender Processes and Audit Committee Responsibilities) Order 2014, the Company is required to tender the statutory audit every 10 years and rotate every 20 years. The Company initially appointed Deloitte as the statutory auditor with effect from the 2017 financial year. The Board of Directors would like to thank Deloitte for their continued service as the Company's auditor and acknowledge the time and commitment of the other firms that participated in the tender process. Further details of the audit tender process will be included in the 2025 Annual Report and Accounts. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the Company's 2027 Annual General Meeting. Contacts Tim Steiner, Chief Executive Officer on +44 1707 228 000 Stephen Daintith, Chief Financial Officer on +44 1707 228 000 Nick Coulter, Capital Markets and FP&A Director on +44 1707 228 000 Jamie Kerr, Global Head of Communications on +44 1707 228 000 Ocado Group Press Office (Headland) on +44 (0) 20 3805 4822 Person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement: Mollie Stoker Group General Counsel and Company Secretary Ocado Group plc Buildings One & Two, Trident Place, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9UL email: [email protected] Ocado Group plc LEI: 213800LO8F61YB8MBC74