AGM Statement
July 30 2009 - 7:30AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMADE
RNS Number : 5739W
ADDleisure PLC
30 July 2009
ADDleisure Plc / Epic: ADE.L / Index: AIM / Sector: Leisure
30 July 2009
ADDleisure Plc ('ADDleisure' or 'the Group')
AGM Statement
ADDleisure Plc, the AIM traded company formed to develop products and services
in the health and wellness sector, held its Annual General Meeting ('AGM')
yesterday and all resolutions were duly passed.
At the meeting, ADDleisure Chief Executive, David Turner, made the following
statement:
"A great deal has changed since we met for our last AGM, both in terms of your
Company's operations and with respect to the wider financial environment.
Despite the economic downturn, ADDleisure remains ideally positioned to
capitalise on the proprietary technology that we have developed through Fitbug
Limited ('Fitbug') and Ez-Runner Limited ('Ez-Runner') and we believe that the
decisions and developments that we have made over the period will significantly
strengthen our position as a market leader in the health and wellness sector.
"The decision to streamline our corporate structure, through the divestment of
Movers and Shapers Limited ('Movers and Shapers') and ADDWellness Holdings
Limited, the holding company for both Movers and Shapers and Fitbug, will prove,
I believe, particularly beneficial for our financial performance in the year to
come. Importantly, throughout this restructuring we have retained the support of
Bupa, through its 28.9% holding in ADDleisure and have gained full control of
Fitbug.
"The restructuring, which has enabled the Company to focus on its core revenue
generators, Fitbug and Ez-Runner, already appears to be producing results for
both subsidiaries in the form of major new contracts. The Fitbug concept is
continuing to receive strong private and public sector support, with programmes
initiated by Primary Care Trusts ('PCTs') and high profile multi-national
organisations producing encouraging results. The planned launch of partnerships
with Holmes Place International and YorBody is further testament to the
significant advantages that Fitbug can deliver to companies. Our intelligent
management software business has also been transformed over the period due to
the acquisition of ClubRunner and subsequent rebranding as Ez-Runner. The
acquisition has not only provided us with access to ClubRunner's existing client
list and strengthened the management team, but also given us the capability and
exposure to market for new contracts, such as our major new contract to supply a
total business-wide software solution to all UK based Virgin Active Health
Clubs.
"On balance I believe that the restructuring process that we initiated in April
of this year will strengthen the Company's position as a leader in the health
and wellness sector and provide a solid foundation for future growth. I would
like to thank our shareholders for their support throughout this challenging
period as well as the ADDleisure team for their continued, unwavering loyalty
and dedication."
** E N D S **
For further information visit www.addleisure.com or contact:
+----------------------------+----------------------------+-------------------+
| Mike Mills | ADDleisure Plc | Tel: 020 7449 |
| | | 1000 |
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| Mark Percy | Seymour Pierce | Tel: 020 7107 |
| | | 8000 |
+----------------------------+----------------------------+-------------------+
| Susie Callear | St Brides Media & Finance | Tel: 020 7236 |
| | Ltd | 1177 |
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Notes
ADDleisure Plc, 28.9% owned by Bupa, was formed to develop products and services
in the leisure and wellness sectors, helping to meet the growing demand for
innovative new health and fitness solutions.
The Company has a highly experienced management team including Allan Fisher,
founder and former CEO of Holmes Place plc; David Turner, founder and former
director of LA Fitness plc; and David Cummin, founder and former director of
Membertrack Limited, a leading club membership software provider.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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