Sappi begins trading on the OTCQX Sappi Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number: 1936/008963/06) JSE share code: SAP ISIN: ZAE000006284 ("Sappi") Sappi begins trading on the OTCQX Sappi has decided to upgrade its presence for North American investors by joining the OTCQX trading platform. Commenting on the decision, Sappi Chief Executive Officer, Steve Binnie, said: "It is our stated intention to diversify our shareholder base outside of South Africa. This move will provide more visibility and assurance to North American based investors interested in a renewable resource and bio-based company, with strong domestic US manufacturing and customers alongside broad global coverage." Sappi's current shareholder split is around 70% South African and 30% non-South African. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilise their home market reporting to make their information available in the United States. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Sappi begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "SPPJY. Relevant information can be found at www.otcmarkets.com . 11 June 2025 Sponsor: RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited) Date: 11-06-2025 01:00:00 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited ('JSE'). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.