Abano Healthcare Group announced the appointment of Mr. Murray Boyte as an independent director. Mr. Boyte had a successful career in New Zealand before moving to Australia where he now resides. Since 2002, he has been the chief executive officer of Ariadne Australia Limited.

Mr. Boyte has been appointed to the Abano Board by the current Abano directors, as permitted under Abano's constitution. He will hold office until Abano's 2015 annual meeting at which time he will offer himself for election by shareholders. The Board has determined that Mr. Boyte is an independent director.