Corporate Update – ME Group International PLC
ME Group International PLC (MEGP.L) reported a temporary medical leave of absence for its Chief Financial Officer, Stéphane Gibon. The company has appointed Deputy Finance Director Ludovic Liaut, who has served the organization for more than twenty years, as interim CFO. ME Group confirmed that robust temporary cover arrangements are in place to maintain continuity of financial operations. Shares in ME Group declined during the day, reflecting market reaction to the leadership change. The company did not disclose the expected duration of Gibon’s leave and indicated that an update would be provided when available. The announcement was made through a regulatory news service and reiterated by the company’s own statements.
Market Performance
| Stock | 24‑hour Change | Current Price | Market Capitalisation | P/E Ratio (if available) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME Group (MEGP.L) | –5.03 % | GBX 110.8 | GBX 565.8 mn | – |
| Marshalls (MSLH.L) | –1.31 % | GBX 167.5 | GBX 586.9 mn | 21.72 |
| Globaldata (DATA.L) | +2 % | GBX 66.09 | GBX 580.5 mn | 13.63 |
| Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT.L) | +1.76 % | GBX 180 | GBX 575.4 mn | – |
| Foresight (FSG.L) | +0.33 % | GBX 456 | GBX 668.3 mn | 11.62 |
| Redcloud (RCT) | –2.38 % | USD 0.08 | USD 6.4 mn | – |
Key statistics for ME Group
- Last 24‑hour trading volume: GBX 173.5 mn
- Current supply of shares: 3.8 million
- Current price‑to‑earnings ratio: Not provided
- Simple moving average (200 days): GBX 120.65
- 52‑week high: GBX 195.94 (11 May 2025)
- 52‑week low: GBX 1.37 (13 Mar 2026)
- Month‑to‑date performance: –5.5 %
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Company Overview
ME Group International PLC operates, sells, and services instant‑service vending equipment. The company specializes in developing and marketing technological innovations in photobooths, integrated biometric identification solutions, unattended laundry services and laundrettes, digital printing kiosks, and vending equipment. ME Group serves customers worldwide and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For further information, visit www.me-group.com .