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Changes to the board and board committees
TRUWORTHS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1944/017491/06)
ISIN: ZAE000028296
LEI: 37890099AFD770037522
JSE and A2X Code: TRU
NSX Code: TRW
(“Truworths” or “the company”)
CHANGES TO THE BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEES
In compliance with paragraph 6.71 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, the board of
directors of the company (“Board”) advises of the following changes to the Board and Board
committees of the company.
Retirement of Board Chairman
Mr Hilton Saven, an independent non-executive director and Chairman of the Board, who is due
to retire by rotation at the company’s upcoming annual general meeting scheduled for
Thursday, 5 November 2026 (“2026 AGM”), has notified the company that he will not offer himself
for re-election. Accordingly, Mr Saven will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the
2026 AGM.
Mr Saven was appointed to the Board in February 2003 and has served as Chairman since
May 2004. During more than 23 years of service, he has made an exceptional contribution to the
leadership, governance and development of Truworths.
The Board expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr Saven for his outstanding service, unwavering
commitment and dedication to the company. His wise counsel, sound judgement and leadership
over more than two decades have been greatly valued by the Board and management. The Board
thanks Mr Saven for his substantial and enduring contribution to Truworths and wishes him well
following his retirement from the Board.
Appointment of Board Chairman
Mr Hans Hawinkels, a non-executive director and lead independent director of the Board, will
succeed Mr Saven as Chairman of the Board with effect from the conclusion of the 2026 AGM.
At the same time, he will succeed Mr Saven as a member of the Social and Ethics Committee,
assume the chairmanship of the Nomination Committee and step down as Chairman, but will
remain a member of the Remuneration Committee.
The appointment of a replacement lead independent director has not yet been considered by the
Board. Should the Board determine that such an appointment is required, a further announcement
will be made in due course following the Board’s decision to proceed with such appointment.
The Board congratulates Mr Hawinkels on his appointment as Chairman and looks forward to his
continued contribution to the growth and success of the company.
Changes to Board Committee Composition
Mr Wayne Muller, an independent non-executive director of the company, will be appointed as
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Risk Committee, with effect from
the conclusion of the 2026 AGM.
Cape Town
21 August 2026
Sponsor in South Africa
One Capital
Sponsor in Namibia
Merchantec Capital
Date: 21/08/2026 07:50:00
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