Vistry's Rapid CEO Appointment Might Spark Investor Confusion -- Market Talk

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0753 GMT - Vistry Group's sudden appointment of Adam Daniels as CEO and Rob Woodward taking up the role of chair might confuse investors, Quilter Cheviot analyst Oli Creasey says in a note. The house builder had previously flagged the transition of both roles, but the timeline might be confusing as it had previously said that the search for a new CEO could take until March 2027. "While investors may be reassured to see the transition not drag on, and see a well-respected internal candidate take on the CEO role, they may also be confused as to why guidance was provided just over a month ago that the search might take up to a year to complete," Creasey says. Shares are down 4.4% at 324.80 pence.(anthony.orunagoriainoff@dowjones.com)

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