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Summary of unaudited results

       for the six months ended 31 December 2025 and cash dividend declaration  Registration number 1968/006415/06
                                                                         ISIN ZAE000026480
                                                                       JSE and A2X Share code REM
           Salient features
             Headline earnings    Interim dividend    Earnings per share  Intrinsic net asset value
               per share           per share                             per share
             931 cents           173 cents          930 cents          R297.03
              (up by 38.5%)       (up by 80.2%)      (up by 41.1%)    as at 31 December 2025
                                                                         (up by 1.6%
                                                                       since 30 June 2025)
       Introduction                     Intrinsic net asset value (INAV)
         he  positive  gains  seen  in  the  last  financial  year  with  the   Remgro’s INAV per share increased by 1.6% (3.4% if adjusted for distributions made during the period
       Texecution against Remgro’s stated strategic objectives were
       well sustained into the first half of this financial year, despite the
       continued volatile macro landscape. This is evidenced by strong   share and unbundled its investment in eMedia Holdings Limited. The closing share price at 31 December
       operating performances across Remgro’s core portfolio as well
       as  progress  on  portfolio  optimisation  through  unlocking  key
       corporate actions.               Declaration of cash dividend no. 51
       Remgro is pleased with the progress that has been achieved against
       its strategic priorities and believes that this discipline in execution
       is reflecting in the improved performance from period to period
       and strong cash generation at the centre, both of which Remgro   The Board is satisfied that the Company is solvent and liquid, thus confirming that the Company has
       believes are key catalysts in driving value unlock for shareholders.   sufficient capital and reserves after the payment of the interim dividend, to support its operations for
       The  recent  developments  relating  to  the  conflict  between   the foreseeable future.
       the US, Israel and Iran adds to an already complex operating   This dividend will be subject to dividend withholding tax of 20% or 34.60 cents per share, resulting
       environment which Remgro is carefully monitoring. The Group   in a net dividend of 138.40 cents per share, unless the shareholder concerned is exempt from paying
       is directly exposed to the region through Mediclinic Holdings   dividend withholding tax or is entitled to a reduced rate in terms of an applicable double-tax agreement.
       Limited’s  (Mediclinic)  market-leading  healthcare  operations  in
       the  United  Arab  Emirates,  the  prospects  of  which  are  closely   shares. The income tax number of the Company is 9500-124-71-5.
       linked  to  the  ongoing  stability  and  prosperity  of  the  region.
       More broadly the impact of the conflict introduces risks to global   Dates of importance:
       asset prices, particularly those in a portfolio such as Remgro’s   Last day to trade in order to participate in the dividend  Tuesday, 21 April 2026
       that  is  skewed  towards  emerging  markets,  through  the  threat   Shares trade ex dividend  Wednesday, 22 April 2026
       of  increasing  inflation  and  the  higher  cost  of  capital.  Remgro
       will  continue  to  navigate  this  situation  as  it  unfolds,  but  the   Record date   Friday, 24 April 2026
       Group’s resilient balance sheet and strategic liquidity position   Payment date  Tuesday, 28 April 2026
       gives it adequate capacity to support the portfolio and pursue
       opportunities where those might arise.  Friday, 24 April 2026, both days inclusive.
       Many external challenges remain and are likely to continue to test   In  terms  of  the  Company’s  Memorandum  of  Incorporation,  dividends  will  only  be  transferred
       the sustainability of the Group’s performance, requiring adaptability   electronically to the bank accounts of shareholders. In the instance where shareholders do not provide
       and creative solutions to maintain profitability and growth.   the Transfer Secretaries with their banking details, the dividend will not be forfeited but will be marked
       As  Remgro  continues  to  optimise  portfolio  performance  and   as “unclaimed” in the share register until the shareholder provides the Transfer Secretaries with the
       focus  on  driving  growth,  it  is  confident  that  these  remain  the   relevant banking details for payout.
       key levers to deliver on its strategic imperative to unlock further
       value for its shareholders.      Directors’ statement
       Results                          The  directors,  who  take  responsibility  for  the  contents  of  this  results  announcement,  present  the
       For  the  period  under  review,  headline  earnings  increased  by
                                        The financial information in this results  announcement is a summary only and does  not contain  full
                                        details of the consolidated financial results. Accordingly, any investment decisions should be based on
       earnings per share (HEPS) increased by 38.5% from 672 cents to
                                        which have been released on SENS and are  available on the Company’s website at www.remgro.com.
       the  2025  financial  year  continued  during  the  first  half  of  the
       2026 financial year, culminating in the strong growth in headline   Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors.
       earnings. The increase in headline earnings is mainly due to:  Johann Rupert    Jannie Durand
       •                                Chairman          Chief Executive Officer
                                         Stellenbosch
         Investment  Ventures  Holdings  Proprietary  Limited  (CIVH)   Approved by the Board: 24 March 2026
         (+R264 million) and Heineken Beverages Holdings Limited   SENS release date: 25 March 2026
         (+R166 million) due to improved operational performances;
       •  an  increased  contribution  from  TotalEnergies  Marketing   Directorate
                                         Non-executive directors
         to a once-off Transnet pipeline cost refund; and
       •  lower finance costs due to the redemption of the preference   Johann Rupert (Chairman)  (Deputy   Millennia Park, 16 Stellentia Avenue, Stellenbosch 7600
                                         Chairman), J Malherbe, P J Moleketi*, M Morobe*,
                                                                (PO Box 456, Stellenbosch 7599)
       •  partly offset by a lower contribution from RCL Foods Limited   Transfer Secretaries
         (-R240 million), largely driven by a weaker performance from   (* Independent)  Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited,
         the Sugar business unit.        Executive directors    Rosebank Towers, 15 Biermann Avenue, Rosebank 2196
       Total earnings                    J J Durand (Chief Executive Officer), M Lubbe,   (Private Bag X9000, Saxonwold 2132)
       R3 658 million). This increase in earnings is mainly due to the   Auditors
       increase in headline earnings discussed above (R1 447 million).  Corporate information  Ernst & Young Inc.
                                                                Cape Town, South Africa
       In line with the growth momentum in headline earnings during   Secretary  Sponsor
       the 2025 financial year, Remgro experienced strong cash flow   L J Joubert
       generation at the centre for the period under review, mainly   Listings  Rand Merchant Bank (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
       due to a 34% increase in sustainable dividends received from   Primary listing – JSE Limited
       investee companies amounting to R2 428 million (six months to   Sector:
                                   inter   Banking and Brokerage Services – Diversified Financial
       alia                               Services
       which  was  received  on  completion  of  the  CIVH/Vodacom   Secondary listing – A2X
                                For more information: www.remgro.com
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