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Investec Limited Investec plc
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Incorporated in England and Wales
Registration number 1925/002833/06 Registration number 3633621
JSE share code: INL JSE share code: INP
ISIN: ZAE000081949 ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50
As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited notify both the London
Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters which are required to be disclosed under the
Disclosure, Transparency and Listing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the "UKLA")
and/or the JSE Listing Requirements.
Accordingly we advise of the following:
Investec plc and Investec Limited (the “Group”) - Directorate changes
After serving as a non-executive director for 15 years and Chairman of the Group’s Audit Committees
for 8 years, Sam Abrahams has indicated his intention not to seek re-election to the boards of
Investec Limited and Investec plc (the "Board") and will step down as Chairman of the Group’s Audit
Committees with effect from 08 August 2013, the date of the Group’s Annual General Meetings.
Further to the above, and in accordance with Section 3.59 of the JSE Limited Listing Requirements
and Rule 9.6.11 of the UK Listing Rules, the Board announces the appointment, effective 01 March
2013, of David Friedland as a non-executive director of Investec Limited and Investec plc. At the
same time, David will be appointed as a member of the Group’s Audit Committees. David will be
appointed as Chairman of the Group’s Audit Committees at the time Sam steps down from that role
on 08 August 2013.
After 36 years in the profession, David will retire as partner of KPMG, South Africa, on 28 February
2013. David has extensive audit experience of listed companies across a broad range of sectors.
Save for the directorships listed in the notes, there are no further details required to be disclosed by
Rule 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Rules.
As Chairman on the Group’s Audit Committees, Sam has played a pivotal role over a period
characterised by a much changed regulatory and financial landscape and the whole Board wishes
him well and thanks him for his contribution to the Board and the Group’s Audit Committee.
For further information please contact:
Investec Investor Relations
Ursula Nobrega
+44 207 597 5546
investorrelations@investec.com
London and Johannesburg
31 January 2013
Sponsor: Investec Bank
Notes:
Current directorships:
- KPMG Inc – appointed June 2002
- KPMG Services (Pty) Ltd – appointed June 2002
Both of the above companies are incorporated in the Republic of South Africa. David will resign as a
director of these companies with effect from 28 February 2013.
About Investec
Investec is an international specialist bank and asset manager that provides a diverse range of
financial products and services to a niche client base in three principal markets, the United Kingdom,
South Africa and Australia as well as certain other countries. The Group was established in 1974 and
currently has approximately 8 000 employees.
Investec focuses on delivering distinctive profitable solutions for its clients in three core areas of
activity namely, Asset Management, Wealth & Investment and Specialist Banking.
In July 2002 the Investec Group implemented a dual listed company structure with listings on the
London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. The combined Group’s current market capitalisation is
approximately GBP3.7bn.
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