Western Selection P.L.C.

The objective of Western Selection P.L.C. (“Western”) is to generate growth for shareholders over the medium to long term and pay a progressive dividend. This will be achieved by identifying a limited number of good opportunities for growth in value.

The Company was incorporated in 1928 and has successfully acquired, grown and exited businesses in a variety of industries including food production, manufacturing and real estate. Western has maintained a consistent business model that utilises the significant management and board level experience of its directors, as well as the meaningful financial resources to create long term value for the Company’s shareholders.

Western has ‘core holdings’ of significant size in smaller UK based businesses where the Company has directors in common, providing each core holding with the benefit of substantial management and governance experience.

The directors of the Company are continuously looking for new opportunities that will generate growth for shareholders over the long term.