IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific adds Rik Armitage in role supporting CEO

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Judges Scientific PLC - London-based investor in the scientific instrument sector - Appoints Rik Armitage as group acquisitions executive, effective immediately. Armitage will support Chief Executive David Cicurel as Judges Scientific builds ‘its capacity to grow the pipeline of potential deals and maintain[s] its disciplined acquisition process.’ Adds that he will become part of its executive committee. Notes his extensive experience, with over 30 years in mergers & acquisitions and strategy across manufacturing and technology companies. Armitage most recently worked as head of corporate development at Oxford Instruments PLC. Prior to this, he worked for 14 years at Chemring Group PLC.

CEO Cicurel says: ‘We are delighted to welcome Rik to Judges. He brings with him a vast amount of experience and we look forward to benefitting from his expertise as the group continues to execute its buy and build growth strategy.’

Current stock price: 8,816.00, down 0.7% on Tuesday morning in London

12-month change: down 14%

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