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CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income PLC

LEI: 549300ES8CNIK2CQR054

9 March 2026

Resignation of portfolio managers

CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income PLC (the "Company") has been informed that its named portfolio managers, Keith Watson and Robert Crayfourd, have tendered their resignations to the Company's investment manager, CQS (UK) LLP, part of the Manulife group ("CQS").

Keith Watson and Robert Crayfourd will be serving their three month notice periods at CQS and continue to manage the Company's portfolio. The Company does not expect any immediate disruption to its investment process, strategy or operations.

The Company is considering a number of options at its disposal to ensure a smooth and sustainable transition in the best interests of our shareholders.   A further update will be provided in due course.

About CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income PLC

CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income plc (LSE: CYN) is an investment company focused on providing shareholders with capital growth and income from a portfolio of mining and resource equities and mining, resource, industrial and other fixed interest securities (including convertible securities and bonds).

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