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KraneShares ICAV announced changes for its KraneShares Global Humanoid and Embodied Intelligence Index UCITS ETF on April 21, 2026. The Fund's name will change to KraneShares Global Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI Index UCITS ETF, expected to take effect on May 1, 2026, or a later date. Additionally, the Fund's underlying Index name will change to MerQube Global Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI Index, expected to take effect on June 16, 2026.
| Date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Time | 16:14:53 |
| Category | Corporate updates |
| ID | 3651B |
This notice is sent to you as a shareholder of KraneShares ICAV. It is important and requires your immediate attention. If you are in any doubt as to the action to be taken, you should immediately consult your stockbroker, solicitor or attorney or other professional advisor. If you sold or otherwise transferred your holding in KraneShares ICAV, please send this notice to the stockbroker or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.
This notice has not been reviewed by the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") and it is possible that changes hereto may be necessary to meet the requirements of the Central Bank. The Directors are of the opinion that there is nothing contained in this notice nor in the proposals detailed herein that conflicts with the requirements of the Central Bank.
Defined terms have the same meaning as described in the prospectus of KraneShares ICAV dated 15 December 2025.
KraneShares ICAV
70 Sir John Rogerson's Quay Dublin 2
Ireland
An umbrella fund with segregated liability between sub-funds
April 2026
Dear Shareholder
KraneShares ICAV (the "ICAV")
KraneShares Global Humanoid and Embodied Intelligence Index UCITS ETF (the "Fund")
We are writing to you as a shareholder in the Fund to inform you of some changes that are being made to the Fund as further described below.
Amendment to the name of the Fund
It is proposed to change the name of the Fund as set out below to better reflect the Fund's investment strategy and improve clarity for investors, including alignment with commonly used market terminology:
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Current Fund Name |
New Fund Name |
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KraneShares Global Humanoid and Embodied Intelligence Index UCITS ETF |
KraneShares Global Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI Index UCITS ETF |
This change will take effect upon the noting by the Central Bank of the updated supplement in respect of the Fund (the "Supplement"), which is expected to be on 1 May 2026 or such later date as the updates to the Supplement are noted by the Central Bank.
Amendment to the name of the Fund's Index
In addition, the name of the Fund's Index is changing as set out below:
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Current Index Name |
New Index Name |
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MerQube Global Humanoid and Embodied |
MerQube Global Humanoid Robotics and |
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Intelligence Index |
Physical AI Index |
The change in the Index's name is expected to take effect on 16 June 2026 and will be reflected in the Fund's Supplement at the next available opportunity thereafter.
Directors: Xiaolin Chen (UK), Feargal Dempsey, Paulo Iurcotta (Italy), Jonathan Krane (US) and Lorcan Murphy Registration number: C181441
For the avoidance of doubt, please note that there is no change to the Fund's strategy, to the manner in which the Index is used by the Fund or to the Index itself. No Shareholder meeting or vote is necessary in connection with these matters and therefore no action is required by you.
Please do not hesitate to contact your professional adviser in connection with any questions you may have concerning the changes to the Fund as described above. A copy of the Supplement will be available on request from the Investment Manager as well as the latest prospectus of the ICAV.
Yours sincerely Xiaolin Chen
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Director
KraneShares ICAV