Core Viewpoint - Equus Total Return, Inc. has appointed Fraser Atkinson as the independent Chairman of the Board and John J. May as an independent director, effective immediately [1] Group 1: Leadership Appointments - Fraser Atkinson will continue to serve as Chair of the Equus Audit Committee and as a member of the Fund's Compensation Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee [1] - John J. May has over 50 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and was a senior partner at Crowe UK for 17 years, including 8 years on the Managing Board [2] - Mr. May has a diverse background with experience as a director in various public and private companies, focusing on mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors [3] Group 2: Additional Roles and Contributions - Mr. May is currently the Managing Partner of City & Westminster Corporate Finance LLP, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK [2] - He serves as Chairman of the Small Business Bureau Limited and the Genesis Initiative Limited, which represents about 25% of all SMEs in the UK [4] - In addition to his role on the Board, Mr. May will also participate in the Fund's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Governance and Nominating Committee [5] Group 3: Company Overview - Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company that operates as a closed-end fund on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "EQS" [6]
Equus Announces Appointments of Fraser Atkinson as Chairman and John J. May as Director