Eclectic Bar Group PLC Cancellation and Grant of Options (4586B)

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RNS Number : 4586B

Eclectic Bar Group PLC

07 October 2015

Eclectic Bar Group plc

("Eclectic" or the "Company")

Cancellation and Grant of Options

Eclectic Bar Group plc, one of the leading operators of premium bars in the UK, announces that, further to the announcement made on 15 June 2015, it has on 6 October 2015 cancelled certain of its existing options over the Company's ordinary shares of 25 pence each ("Ordinary Shares") previously granted to certain directors of the Company and has granted new options to certain directors at an exercise price commensurate with the existing price per Ordinary Share to incentivise the option holders. The cancellation and grant is as follows:

John Smith and Reuben Harley

Reuben Harley, Chief Executive Officer, and John Smith, Finance Director, have both today surrendered their respective existing Enterprise Management Incentive ("EMI") option over 40,625 Ordinary Shares granted in November 2013.

In replacement, Mr Harley and Mr Smith have both today been granted a new EMI option for 40,625 Ordinary Shares each at an exercise price of 63.5 pence per Ordinary Share. Under the terms of the option, 50% of their respective option vests on issue, 25% of their respective option vests on 30 June 2016, and the remaining 25% of their respective option vests on 30 June 2017.

Leigh Nicolson

Leigh Nicolson has today surrendered his existing EMI option over 156,249 Ordinary Shares granted in November 2013.

In replacement, Mr Nicholson has today been granted a new EMI option over 190,000 Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of 63.5 pence per Ordinary Share. Under the terms of the option, 50% of Mr Nicholson's option vests on issue, 25% of his option vests on 30 June 2016, and the remaining 25% of his option vests on 30 June 2017.

Paul Viner

Following the appointment of Paul Viner as a Non-Executive Director on 31 July 2015, the Company has today granted to him an unapproved option over 40,625 Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of 63.5 pence per Ordinary Share. Under the terms of the unapproved option plan, 25% of the option will vest annually, starting from 30 June 2016, with the final 25% vesting on 30 June 2019.

Enquiries:

 
 Eclectic Bar Group plc (www.eclecticbars.co.uk)   Tel: 020 7376 6300 
 Reuben Harley, CEO 
  John Smith, CFO 
 
 Panmure Gordon                                    Tel: 020 7886 2500 
 Corporate Finance 
 Andrew Godber / Atholl Tweedie / Duncan 
  Monteith 
 Corporate Broking 
 Charles Leigh-Pemberton 
 
 Instinctif Partners                               Tel: 020 7457 2020 
 Matthew Smallwood 
 Justine Warren

About Eclectic Group

The Group is a leading operator of premium bars in the UK. Eclectic's portfolio comprises 19 venues trading in major towns and cities, predominantly targeting a customer base of sophisticated students midweek and stylish over 21s and young professionals at weekends. The Group focuses on delivering added value for its customers, with premium product ranges, high-quality music and entertainment, and a commitment to high service levels and standards. Eclectic trades across its estate under a variety of concepts, including Embargo Republica, Lola Lo, Sakura, Lowlander, Dirty Blonde, Coalition, Po Na Na and Fez Club.

The Group's management team, led by Luke Johnson, who has been involved in the hospitality industry for over 20 years, and Reuben Harley, who has over 25 years' experience of working in the UK pub and bar industry, is implementing a strategy to grow the business through the development of new sites either under the Company's existing formats or those of acquired businesses as appropriate opportunities present themselves.

Lola Lo (9 sites)

Brighton

Bristol

Cambridge

Edinburgh

Derby

Lincoln

Oxford

Reading

Manchester

Sakura (2 sites)

Manchester