Standard Bank Group Limited and the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited Announces Change in Classification of Sola David-Borha from Non-Executive Director to Independent Non-Executive Director

The boards of Standard Bank Group and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (SBSA), on recommendation from the Directors' Affairs Committee, have assessed Ms. Sola David-Borha's independence and are satisfied that she meets the requirements of independence, including those as set out in King IV. Accordingly, Ms. David-Borha, who was classified as a non-executive director upon her appointment to the boards of Standard Bank Group and SBSA, has been reclassified as an independent non-executive director of both companies with effect from 23 May 2024.