Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Lloyds TSB Group plc (now Lloyds Banking Group Plc) is dated November 23, 2004. The report serves as a Regulatory News Service Announcement regarding a specific change in the company's board of directors.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a corporate governance announcement and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed is the appointment of Sir Julian Horn-Smith as a non-executive director of Lloyds TSB Group plc, effective January 1, 2005. Prior to this appointment, Sir Julian served as a director and Chief Operating Officer of Vodafone Group Plc.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It confirms compliance with UK Listing Authority rules regarding Sir Julian's past directorships in publicly quoted companies (Vodafone Holding GmbH, Vodafone Libertel NV, and Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications Company S.A.) and states there are no other matters required for disclosure under the listing rules.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Appointment Date: Sir Julian Horn-Smith's role as non-executive director begins on January 1, 2005.
- Background: The appointee has been a director of Vodafone Group Plc since June 1996 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in April 2001.
- Compliance: The company has confirmed no undisclosed matters exist regarding the new director under UK Listing Authority paragraphs 6.F.2(b) to (g).
- Scope: This filing is strictly a governance update and does not reflect financial results for the period.