The following is a Company Announcement issued by Simonds Farsons Cisk p.l.c. (the “Company”) pursuant to Chapter 5 of the Capital Markets Rules as issued by the MFSA in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Markets Act (Chapter 345 of the Laws of Malta) as they may be amended from time to time.

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Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

Further to the Company Announcement of 24 September 2025, the Company confirms the appointment of Mr Michael Farrugia as its Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 July 2026, succeeding Mr Norman Aquilina.

Mr Farrugia holds a master's degree in European History from the University of Edinburgh and an MBA from Warwick Business School. Since joining Farsons Group in 2006, he has held a number of senior leadership roles and has played a key role in shaping the Group's strategic development, investment programmes, and operational transformation initiatives.

He was appointed Executive Director to the Board in 2011 and currently serves as Chairman of Farsons Beverage Imports Company Limited and The Brewhouse Company Limited. He also serves on the boards of Trident Estates p.l.c., Quinco Holdings p.l.c., Multigas Limited, Multigas Sales Limited and Farrugia Investments Limited, and is an Administrator of The Farsons Foundation.

This appointment reflects the Group's commitment to a planned and orderly leadership transition and positions Farsons well for the future. The Board remains confident in the Group's strategic direction and its continued ability to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

Over the past nine months as CEO Designate, Mr Farrugia has worked closely with the Group's leadership team in advancing the Group's strategic priorities, with a continued focus on building a Lean, Green and Digital organisation through greater efficiency, innovation and sustainability.

In accordance with Capital Market Rule 5.20, the following details are hereby being disclosed to the public:

Name: Mr Michael Farrugia

Address: 1, Villa Stoke, Misrah San Pawl, Naxxar, Malta

Principal activities performed outside the Company: Director of Multigas Limited and Multigas Sales Limited

Directorships held in previous 5 years in other Issuers: Trident Estates p.l.c. and Quinco Holdings p.l.c.

Furthermore, there are no other matters that require disclosure in terms of the Capital Markets Rules 5.20.5 to 5.20.9.

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By Order of the Board

Nadine Magro

Company Secretary