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Hostmore tumbles as CEO exits and trading remains muted

Published 10/01/2023, 10:22
Updated 10/01/2023, 10:40
Hostmore tumbles as CEO exits and trading remains muted

Proactive Investors - Hostmore PLC (LON:MOREH) announced the departure of its CEO, Robert Cook, as it reported sales remained below pre-Covid levels.

The news sent shares in the hospitality group, which owns the American-themed restaurants chain Fridays, down 19%.

In a trading update, the company said like-for-like revenue in the 26 weeks to 1 January was 14% lower than pre-pandemic 2019 although at £21.3mln, it was a touch above last year’s £21.2mln.

Debt levels at £29.5mln were slightly ahead of previous guidance of £32.5mln.

Hostmore said Julie McEwan, currently chief operating officer of Fridays, has been appointed interim CEO, as it seeks a permanent successor to Cook.

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