20 March 2026

Hansard Global plc (the "Company")

Further to previously disclosed information, the Company announces that it has received from its insurers £2,130,989.45 in respect of costs previously incurred by Hansard Europe dac in defending and settling legacy litigation. The Company also expects to recover further litigation-related costs from its insurers in due course.

The amount received to date will be recognised on a consolidated basis in the year end results.

The Company continues to engage constructively with its insurers and expects its insurance arrangements to remain effective in supporting the Group's future defence and, where appropriate, settlement costs.

Enquiries:

Hansard Global plc                                                                  +44 (0) 1624 688 000

Thomas Morfett, Group Chief Executive Officer

Hazel Stewart, Company Secretary

Email: investor-relations@hansard.com

Camarco                                                                                  +44 (0) 7990 653 341

Ben Woodford, Hugo Liddy

LEI number: 213800ZJ9F2EA3Q24K05

Notes to editors:

·     Hansard Global plc is the holding company of the Hansard Group of companies. The Company was listed on the London Stock Exchange in December 2006. The Group is a specialist long-term savings provider, based in the Isle of Man.

·       The Group offers a range of flexible and tax-efficient investment products within a life assurance policy wrapper, designed to appeal to affluent, international investors.

·       The Group utilises a controlled cost distribution model via a network of independent financial advisors and the retail operations of certain financial institutions who provide access to their clients in more than 170 countries. The Group's distribution model is supported by Hansard OnLine, a multi-language internet platform, and is scalable.

·       The principal geographic markets in which the Group currently services contract holders and financial advisors are the Middle East & Africa, the Far East and Latin America. These markets are served by Hansard International Limited and Hansard Worldwide Limited.

·       Hansard Europe dac previously operated in Western Europe but closed to new business with effect from 30 June 2013.

·       The Group's objective is to grow by attracting new business and positioning itself to adapt rapidly to market trends and conditions. The scalability and flexibility of the Group's operations allow it to enter or develop new geographic markets and exploit growth opportunities within existing markets without the need for significant further investment.

The information contained in this Announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation 596/2014), as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR").