JAN. 7 I FOCUSRITE I CORPORATE
Focusrite Goes Public

Focusrite has listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange. The ticker symbol is TUNE.

Focusrite Plc (public limited company) is the listed entity. The business was established in 1989 by Phil Dudderidge, executive chairman, known also for having co-founded Soundcraft in 1973.

"The company has reached its first 25 years of operation; becoming a public company puts the business on a strong corporate foundation, with wider share ownership and access to the capital market," Dudderidge said. "Focusrite proved an attractive investment to institutions who were impressed with the company's historical performance and its growth strategy."

Focusrite employs 114 people in the United Kingdom and 25 in the United States. The wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Focusrite Novation Inc., run by Phil Wagner, is a marketing, training and customer support operation that supports the sales activities of Focusrite's U.S. distributor, American Music and Sound.

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