Quarterly Update - Labat Limited LABAT AFRICA LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1986/001616/06) ("Labat" or "the Company") ISIN Code: ZAE000018354 Share code: LAB QUARTERLY UPDATE - LABAT LIMITED Company Status and Share Trading Suspension First and foremost, the Company wishes to reassure its shareholders and stakeholders that Labat remains a going concern. The suspension of the Company's shares trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is a matter that the Company is addressing with the utmost seriousness and diligence and it is actively working to lift the suspension by concluding the 2023 and 2024 audits and ensuring full compliance with the JSE Listings Requirements. and have been assured that once this is completed the suspension of the shares will be lifted. Regulatory Compliance and Auditor Appointment Following the termination of Labat's previous auditors, the Company is actively engaged in the appointment of the auditors with a full announcement in this regard to be made in due course. The Company remains resolute in its commitment to adhering to all regulatory requirements, as it has successfully done over the past 30 years. The Company can assure shareholders and stakeholders that all necessary disclosures and updates are being made in accordance with the JSE Listings Requirements. The information provided on the Stock Exchange News Service ('SENS') is comprehensive and aligns with the Company's obligations. Labat's goal remains to fulfill these requirements fully and to facilitate the lifting of the suspension in the trade in the Company's shares. The lifting of the suspension of Labat's shares is a priority for the Company, and it is actively working with all stakeholders to expedite this process. However, as this is contingent on meeting all regulatory requirements and the successful appointment of new auditors, the Company cannot provide an exact timeline at this moment, but can advise that discussions with potential auditors are at an advanced stage. Conclusion The Company would like to thank everyone involved for their continued support and patience as it navigates through these challenges. Together, the Company will emerge stronger and more resilient, poised for future growth and success and it looks forward to continuing this journey with all concerned, confident in the strength of Labat's partnership and optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead. JOHANNESBURG 17 September 2024 Sponsor AcaciaCap Advisors Proprietary Limited Date: 17-09-2024 10:10:00 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.