Closed Period Notification

Core Points - The Company will enter a closed period effective from 20 May 2025 until the publication of its half-year results on or around 19 June 2025 [2] - The Company has ensured that any inside information held by the Directors or the Company during the closed period has been previously disclosed to a regulatory information service, allowing for the repurchase or issuance of securities during this time [3] - Should the Directors acquire any inside information before the announcement of the half-year results, it will be promptly notified to the London Stock Exchange prior to any transactions [4]