(ASTR.L) Astaire Group PLC Buy/Sell

RNS Number : 4307A Astaire Group Plc 07 October 2009

7 October 2009

Astaire Group plc ("Astaire" or "the Group")

In the light of press speculation regarding Peter Joy, group finance director, Astaire can confirm that Mr Joy has indicated his intention to resign from the Group. An announcement of the actual timing of Mr Joy's departure and his replacement will be made in due course.

Enquiries:

Astaire Group PLC Tel: 020 7448 4400
Edward Vandyk www.astairegroup.co.uk
Fairfax I.S. PLC Tel: 020 7598 5368

Jeremy Porter

Maitland Tel: 020 7379 5151

Neil Bennett and George Hudson

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