18 May 2015

Inspired Capital plc

("Inspired" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

Inspired Capital plc (AIM: INSC) announces that Mr Brian Cole will step down from the board and resign as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.  Jeremy Coombes, currently Chief Operating Officer, will take over as Interim Chief Executive Officer.  Jeremy was previously CEO of AIM traded Ultimate Finance Group plc before its acquisition by Inspired in September 2013.

In addition, Matt Cooper will also be stepping down with immediate effect and resigning from the Board.  Roger McDowell, senior independent non-executive Director, will take over as Interim Chairman.  Roger was previously the Chairman of AIM traded Ultimate Finance Group plc before its acquisition by Inspired.

The Board will start a recruitment process which will include engagement of an appropriate search company.

The Board would like to thank Brian and Matt for their significant contribution to developing and implementing the Group's strategy which is already showing good growth in the loan book.

Jeremy Coombes, CEO of Inspired Capital commented: "Inspired's loan book has continued to grow and stands at record levels of £71.9m as at 30 April 2015 representing 53.3% growth year on year. We remain optimistic regarding the Group's outlook and future prospects."

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About Inspired Capital plc

Inspired Capital is building by organic growth and acquisition a new customer-friendly force in SME lending by deploying long term capital. There is an opportunity to grow considerably in an underserved sector, with SMEs traditionally finding credit difficult to access from the major clearing banks that often focus on the security and stability of retail and larger corporate lending.