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Changes to the board of directors, changes in functions of directors and withdrawal of notice of AGM

Published: 2023-09-18 09:30:32 ET
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EMIRA PROPERTY FUND LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration number 2014/130842/06)
LEI: 3789005E23C6259EAE70
JSE share code: EMI     ISIN: ZAE000203063
JSE Bond Company Code: EMII
(Approved as a REIT by the JSE)
(“Emira” or the “Company”)


CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHANGES IN FUNCTIONS OF DIRECTORS AND
WITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE OF AGM

Shareholders and noteholders are advised that Gerhard van Zyl, an independent non-executive director
of the Company, who is due to retire by rotation at Emira’s upcoming annual general meeting scheduled
for 27 September 2023 (the “AGM”), has given notice of his resignation from the board of directors (the
“Board”) with effect from 1 October 2023. This follows a request from the majority shareholder to have
a more active role in the Board’s strategic direction. Accordingly, Gerhard will also step down as the
chairman of the Board and member of the investment and remuneration & nomination committees with
effect from 1 October 2023.

Gerhard has been a director of Emira for 10 years and has served as chairman of the Board for the
past 6 years. Emira would like to thank Gerhard for his meaningful contribution over the years including
his leadership, wisdom, and stewardship and wishes him all the best for his future endeavours.

Following the resignations of Gerhard and Berlina Moroole (announced on SENS on 13 September
2023), James Day has been appointed as a non-executive director of Emira with effect from 1 October
2023, in accordance with Emira’s nomination policy, following the request from the majority shareholder
to have a more active role in the Board’s strategic direction. James is a CA (SA) and the financial
director of Castleview Property Fund Limited. James has international experience in the listed property
sector, including BSE-listed RDC Properties between 2019 and 2022, with key commercial expertise in
executing on commercial asset acquisitions and developments. Prior experience also includes audit
experience in South Africa and the USA with Grant Thornton LLP, as well financial management roles
in various entities in Australia between 2014 and 2016.

James Templeton, a non-executive director, has been appointed as the chairman of the Board to
replace Gerhard. Derek Thomas, an independent non-executive director, has been appointed as a
member of the audit and risk committee to replace Berlina. A lead independent non-executive director
will be appointed in due course.

As Gerhard and Berlina were both due to retire by rotation at the AGM, the Board has resolved to
withdraw the notice of annual general meeting, such that no annual general meeting will be held on 27
September 2023. A revised notice of annual general meeting will be issued to shareholders as soon
as possible.



Bryanston
18 September 2023




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