<p>On 17 Aug 2020, at 11:35, Nicholas Curtis &lt;<a href="mailto:n.curtis123@btinternet.com">n.curtis123@btinternet.com</a>&gt; wrote:</p>

<p>﻿Hi Shane</p>

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<p>Could we go for a call at 6 pm today please. &nbsp; Bridget would you mind sending out a dial in number like last time?</p>

<p>We are strongly of the view that we need to move quickly and firmly with JM and need your help for the meeting tomorrow.</p>

<p>Let us be clear - JM and HH are going to be removed from 5 fo the 6 pubs. &nbsp;The new directors will then replace Harcourt Investments as the pub manager. &nbsp;That we have the shareholder votes to do this - you should not be in doubt. &nbsp;The critical issue is timing. &nbsp;</p>

<p>We would much rather execute the change and conclude the exit discussions with JM quickly so we can get a new operator, stabilise the situation with banks/ creditors and trading strategy with the new operator. &nbsp;There is a real danger that if JM prevaricates that this transition could last up to 7 weeks and be very value destructive. &nbsp; &nbsp;We don&rsquo;t think that Harcourt Investments will be a going concern to manage the KPH in any event.</p>

<p>We therefore need to show JM that GAM are aligned with the Shareholders Action Group (SAG). &nbsp; &nbsp;We are of the view that it would be very persuasive if GAM were to sign the EGM request (that I forwarded to you) and send to him prior to our meeting tomorrow.</p>

<p>It would also be very helpful to say to JM tomorrow that GAM have agreed to write off their fees in full and he should do the same.</p>

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<p>Regards</p>

<p>Nick</p>

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