Peter Bamford, Chairman of B&M European Value Retail S.A. since March 2018, has informed the Board of his intention to retire during this calendar year. An executive search firm has been appointed and a recruitment process for a new Chair will commence with immediate effect led by Tiffany Hall, Senior Independent Director. A retirement date has not yet been set and, in the meantime, Peter will continue to serve as Chairman of B&M and ensure an orderly handover to his successor in due course.