MDY Healthcare plc
Board Changes
Appointment of new Chairman
Result of AGM
23 April 2009: MDY Healthcare plc ("MDY Healthcare" or the "Company"), the strategic investor in healthcare companies, today announces the appointment of Mr Alan MacKay as Non Executive Chairman with immediate effect. Mr MacKay has been a non-executive director of the Company since September 2006. Dr David Wong, the former Executive Chairman, will become Executive Director with immediate effect.
Dr Wong commented, "We are delighted that Alan MacKay has agreed to serve as Non Executive Chairman, which will allow me to focus on my executive role responsible for the Company's investment portfolio and strategy".
The Company also announces that at the AGM held yesterday, all the resolutions were duly passed.
In June, the Company will be announcing its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2009 and will update shareholders further at that time.
For further information, please contact:
MDY Healthcare plc | |
David Wong, Director | +44 (0) 207 647 1800 |
Financial Dynamics | |
Ben Atwell, Susan Quigley | +44 (0) 207 831 3113 |
Brewin Dolphin Limited (Nomad) | |
Matt Davis, Alison Barrow | +44 (0) 845 213 4730 |
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About MDY Healthcare
MDY Healthcare plc is a sector specialised strategic investing company quoted on AIM (ticker symbol: MDY). The Company seeks to achieve superior returns for shareholders by investing globally in companies, both public and private, across the healthcare sector. The directors, executives and senior advisors have significant operational and investment experience in the sector and therefore the ability to identify and review a wide range of potential investments. Further information can be found on the website www.mdyhealthcare.com.
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